Heller myotomy versus Heller myotomy with Dor fundoplication for achalasia: long-term symptomatic follow-up of a prospective randomized controlled trial.
AUTHORS
Kummerow Broman
K ,
Phillips
SE ,
Faqih
A ,
Kaiser
J ,
Pierce
RA ,
Poulose
BK ,
Richards
WO ,
Sharp
KW ,
Holzman
MD ,
. Surgical endoscopy. 2017 10 18; ().
- PMID: 29046957 [PubMed].
ABSTRACT
Our prior randomized controlled trial of Heller myotomy alone versus Heller plus Dor fundoplication for achalasia from 2000 to 2004 demonstrated comparable postoperative resolution of dysphagia but less gastroesophageal reflux after Heller plus Dor. Patient-reported outcomes are needed to determine whether the findings are sustained long-term.
Our prior randomized controlled trial of Heller myotomy alone versus Heller plus Dor fundoplication for achalasia from 2000 to 2004 demonstrated comparable postoperative resolution of dysphagia but less gastroesophageal reflux after Heller plus Dor. Patient-reported outcomes are needed to determine whether the findings are sustained long-term.
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