Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux and Aspiration: Does Laparoscopic Fundoplication Significantly Decrease Pulmonary Aspiration?

Oleksandr KhomaSusanna Elizabeth FalkLeticia BurtonHans Van der WallGregory Leighton Falk

Published in: Lung (2018)

Surgery is partially effective in reversing pulmonary aspiration of gastric refluxate on short-term follow-up. Severe oesophageal dysmotility is a predictor of inferior control of aspiration with surgery.

Keyphrases

ultrasound guided
minimally invasive
coronary artery bypass
pulmonary hypertension
surgical site infection
robot assisted
early onset
coronary artery disease
atrial fibrillation
acute coronary syndrome