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Research paper thumbnail of Surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease: total or partial fundoplication? systematic review and meta-analysis

Arquivos de gastroenterologia

Although the high incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in the population, there is... more Although the high incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in the population, there is much controversy in this topic, especially in the surgical treatment. The decision to use of a total or partial fundoplication in the treatment of GERD is still a challenge to many surgeons because the few evidence found in the literature. To bring more clear evidence in the comparison between total and partial fundoplication. A systematic review of the literature and metaanalysis with randomized controlled trials accessed from MEDLINE, LILACS, Cochrane Controlled Trials Database was done. The outcomes remarked were: dysphagia, inability to belch, bloating, recurrence of acid reflux, heartburn and esophagitis. For data analysis the odds ratio was used with corresponding 95% confidence interval. Statistical heterogeneity in the results of the metaanalysis was assessed by calculating a test of heterogeneity. The software Review Manager 5 (Cochrane Collaboration) was utilized for the data ...

Research paper thumbnail of Surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease: total or partial fundoplication? systematic review and meta-analysis

Arquivos de gastroenterologia

Although the high incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in the population, there is... more Although the high incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in the population, there is much controversy in this topic, especially in the surgical treatment. The decision to use of a total or partial fundoplication in the treatment of GERD is still a challenge to many surgeons because the few evidence found in the literature. To bring more clear evidence in the comparison between total and partial fundoplication. A systematic review of the literature and metaanalysis with randomized controlled trials accessed from MEDLINE, LILACS, Cochrane Controlled Trials Database was done. The outcomes remarked were: dysphagia, inability to belch, bloating, recurrence of acid reflux, heartburn and esophagitis. For data analysis the odds ratio was used with corresponding 95% confidence interval. Statistical heterogeneity in the results of the metaanalysis was assessed by calculating a test of heterogeneity. The software Review Manager 5 (Cochrane Collaboration) was utilized for the data ...

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