Impact of Laparoscopic Fundoplication for the Treatment of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux: Review of the Literature

Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is part of the so-called extraesophageal manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is presented by unspecific symptoms and signs and is believed to be caused by the reflux of gastric content to the proximal esophagus and larynx. However, evidence con...

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Main Authors: Guilherme da Silva Mazzini, Richard Ricachenevsky Gurski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:International Journal of Otolaryngology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/291472

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