Hypotonic Low Esophageal Sphincter Is Not Predictive of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease After Sleeve Gastrectomy

ConclusionHypotonic LES has a poor predictive value on postoperative GERD. The LES ’s length is significantly reduced after SG and this could be a factor explaining de novo reflux.

Source: Obesity Surgery - February 6, 2020 Category: Surgery Source Type: research