Prevalence and key radiographic spinal malalignment parameters that influence the risk for gastroesophageal reflux disease in patients treated surgically for adult spinal deformity

Prevalence and key radiographic spinal malalignment parameters that influence the risk for gastroesophageal reflux disease in patients treated surgically for adult spinal deformity

Abstract Background Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a factor that has a significant negative impact on the quality of life (QoL). Vertebral fractures and/or spinal malalignment may influence the frequency of GERD. However, the epidemiology and pathology of GERD in patients with adult spina...

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Main Authors: Tetsuro Ohba, Shigeto Ebata, Kensuke Koyama, Hirotaka Haro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Adult spinal deformity
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Thoracolumbar kyphosis
Fulcrum backward-bending position
Surgical spinal correction
Surgical planning
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12876-018-0738-6

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