The Nationwide Frequency of Major Adverse Outcomes in Antireflux Surgery and the Role of Surgeon Experience, 1992–1997
- 1 November 2002
- journal article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Journal of the American College of Surgeons
- Vol. 195 (5) , 611-618
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s1072-7515(02)01490-4
Abstract
Conclusions On a national level, morbidity and mortality associated with antireflux surgery performed in the 1990s was quite low, but was somewhat higher than suggested by case series. Surgical experience with the procedure was linked to better outcomes.Keywords
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