The characteristics of antireflux surgery compared to proton pump inhibitor treatment in Korea: a nationwide study using claim data from 2007 to 2016.
Conclusion: This study showed that a significant decrease in cost was observed 1 year after surgery, and it was more apparent in younger patients. Further research is needed to determine the appropriateness of antireflux surgery for each group of patients.
PMID: 32411630 [PubMed]
Source: Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research - Category: Surgery Tags: Ann Surg Treat Res Source Type: research
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