Relationship between subjective and objective outcome measures after Heller myotomy and Dor fundoplication for achalasia
- 5 December 2005
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in Surgical Endoscopy
- Vol. 20 (2) , 214-219
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-005-0213-7
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to assess how subjective evaluation (heartburn, dysphagia, quality of life, and satisfaction) correlates with objective data after Heller myotomy and Dor fundoplication for achalasia.Keywords
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