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MGH study confirms benefit of surgery for gastroesophageal reflux
                   
webwire.com     May 20, 2008            

WEBWIRE – Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Most patients report improved quality-of-life, satisfaction with procedure BOSTON - Despite the growing availability of prescription and over-the-counter medications for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), surgical treatment remains a viable alternative for...


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Benefit Of Surgery For Gastroesophageal Reflux Confirmed

sciencedaily.com     May 21, 2008          

Despite the growing availability of prescription and over-the-counter medications for gastroesophageal reflux disease, surgical treatment remains a viable alternative for patients whose symptoms persist. A survey of almost 200 patients who had laparoscopic antireflux surgery at Massachusetts...

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New Study Evaluates the Effectiveness of GERD Surgery

about.com     May 20, 2008          

According to a new study, reported in the May 2008 Archives of Surgery, surgeons from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) reported on their survey of approximately 200 GERD patients who had laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery at the MGH over a 10-year period. The study was designed to assess...

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MGH study confirms benefit of surgery for gastroesophageal reflux

eurekalert.org     May 19, 2008          

Despite the growing availability of prescription and over-the-counter medications for gastroesophageal reflux disease, surgical treatment remains a viable alternative for patients whose symptoms persist. A survey of almost 200 patients who had laparoscopic antireflux surgery at Massachusetts...

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