The Utility of Symptom Association Probability (SAP) in Predicting Outcome After Laparoscopic Fundoplication in Patients with Abnormal Esophageal Acid Exposure
ConclusionSymptom association probability with an abnormal DeMeester score did not enhance the prediction of antireflux surgery outcome. These findings suggest that SAP should not be used in surgical decision-making in patients with objective evidence of reflux.Graphical Abstract
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research
More News: Acid Reflux | Gastroenterology | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease | GERD | Laparoscopy | Proton Pump Inhibitors PPIs | Study | Surgery