Antireflux surgery in the proton pump inhibitor era.

Bulsiewicz, William J; Madanick, Ryan D · Cleve Clin J Med · 2012

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Abstract

Although proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are now the first-line treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), surgery still has several specific indications. We review the current treatment of GERD and discuss how antireflux surgery fits into the overall scheme.

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