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Fundoplication has proven to be most efficient in treating gastroesophageal reflux disease. Postoperatively persistent or recurrent reflux is reported in 8%-19% and adverse effects of the fundoplication in 51 %-78% [1,2,5,7]. While these side effects seem to diminish with time, recurrent reflux disease may appear late, even many years postoperatively [5]. Successful treatment of reflux disease by fundoplication can therefore only be assessed by long-term follow-up. The aim of this study was a detailed evaluation of symptoms more than 10 years after fundoplication.
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Ackermann, C., Margreth, L., Müller, C., Harder, F. (1988). Symptoms 10–20 Years After Fundoplication. In: Siewert, J.R., Hölscher, A.H. (eds) Diseases of the Esophagus. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-86432-2_258
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