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01-07-2005 | Letter to the Editor

Extraesophageal manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux disease or too much mouthwash?

Authors: V. Shayani, J. A. Myers

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 7/2005

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The first laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication for the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was reported in 1991 [4]. Due to the very promising early postoperative results, laparoscopic fundoplication has gained significant popularity for the treatment of patients with advanced GERD. Although heartburn is the most commonly reported symptom associated with GERD, it is not the only manifestation of reflux disease. Over the past several years, laryngopharyngeal reflux (extraesophageal manifestations of GERD) has become better described [1‐3, 5]. As a result, many patients today undergo antireflux operations not for typical esophageal symptoms of GERD, but for the management of refractory extraesophageal symptoms. Included in these symptoms are hoarseness, cough, wheezing, stridor, sore throat, dysphagia, and globus [7‐9]. …

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Title: Extraesophageal manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux disease or too much mouthwash?
Authors: V. Shayani
J. A. Myers
Publication date: 01-07-2005
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 7/2005
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-004-8293-3

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