Continued (5-year) followup of a randomized clinical study comparing antireflux surgery and omeprazole in gastroesophageal reflux disease.

L, Lundell; P, Miettinen; HE, Myrvold; SA, Pedersen; B, Liedman; JG, Hatlebakk; R, Julkonen; K, Levander; J, Carlsson; M, Lamm; I, Wiklund

doi:10.1016/s1072-7515(00)00797-3

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Continued (5-year) followup of a randomized clinical study comparing antireflux surgery and omeprazole in gastroesophageal reflux disease.

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Authors:

Lundell L

Miettinen P

Myrvold HE

Abstract

Background The efficacy of antireflux surgery (ARS) and proton pump inhibitor therapy in the control of gastroesophageal reflux disease is well established. A direct comparison between these therapies is warranted to assess the benefits of respective therapies.Study design There were 310 patients wi...

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