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Physician-authored summaries on the latest research on reflux surgery, editorials on reflux surgery, and perspectives on reflux surgery - drawn from the top medical journals.
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Rebound of Gastric Acid After Long-Term Acid Suppression
Discontinuation of acid inhibition, particularly by proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs), is associated with a transient increase in gastric acid secretion that is thought to result from . . .- Reviewing:
- Fossmark R et al., Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2005 Jan 15; 21:149-54.
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For GERD, Surgery Confers Greater Long-Term Improvements Than Drugs Free
- April 22, 2013
- Physician's First Watch
Surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease is associated with improved patient-reported symptoms and quality of life at 5 years, compared with drug treatment, according to... -
A Magnetic Sphincter Device Shows Promise for GERD
- February 20, 2013
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Esophageal acid exposure was significantly reduced in 64% of patients who had the device surgically implanted.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Ganz RA et al., N Engl J Med 2013 Feb 21; 368:719.
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Which Treatment Is Better for GERD? Free
- January 29, 2010
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Compared with medical therapy, surgery was associated with higher rates of continuous remission, but the results are questionable.- Reviewing:
- Lundell L et al., Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2009 Dec; 7:1292.
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Chronic Medication Use After Antireflux Surgery
- April 11, 2006
- David A. Johnson, MD
- General Medicine
About half of all patients who undergo antireflux surgery require sustained use of antireflux medications.- Reviewing:
- Dominitz JA et al., Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2006 Mar; 4:299-305.
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Medical Therapy for GERD Is More Effective and Less Expensive Than Surgery
- August 11, 2004
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
The optimal long-term treatment strategy for patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is hotly debated by surgeons and gastroenterologists. Results from a previous cost-effectiveness analysis . . .- Reviewing:
- Arguedas MR et al., Am J Gastroenterol 2004 Jun; 99:1023-8.
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Leg Ulcers I: Compression and Surgery
- June 30, 2004
- George J. Hruza, MD
- Dermatology
Chronic venous leg ulcers are usually managed with wound care and compression sclerotherapy. It is unclear whether surgery can improve on the results of this . . .- Reviewing:
- Barwell JR et al., Lancet 2004 Jun 5; 363:1854-9.
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