MGH Study Confirms Benefit Of Surgery For Gastroesophageal Reflux

Despite the growing availability of prescription and over-the-counter medications for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), surgical treatment remains a viable alternative for patients whose symptoms persist. In the May 2008 Archives of Surgery, surgeons from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) report their survey of almost 200 patients who had laparoscopic antireflux surgery at the MGH over a 10-year period. ...

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