Benefit Of Surgery For Gastroesophageal Reflux Confirmed
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 21:29
in Health & Medicine
Despite the growing availability of prescription and over-the-counter medications for gastroesophageal reflux disease, surgical treatment remains a viable alternative for patients whose symptoms persist. A survey of almost 200 patients who had laparoscopic antireflux surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital produced near-normal quality-of-life scores from most respondents, who also indicated considerable satisfaction with their long-term results.