Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux and Aspiration: Does Laparoscopic Fundoplication Significantly Decrease Pulmonary Aspiration?

ConclusionSurgery is partially effective in reversing pulmonary aspiration of gastric refluxate on short-term follow-up. Severe oesophageal dysmotility is a predictor of inferior control of aspiration with surgery.

Source: Lung - May 26, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research