Background/Purpose: Laparoscopic fundoplication (LF) represents the gold standard for surgical treatment for pediatric patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Methods: We report the results of long-term outcome of 36 patients who had undergone LF from January to December 1998, with a follow-up longer than 10 years (range 11–12 years). The patients were invited, by phone, to undergo a clinical follow-up. All patients underwent the modified European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN)’s Roma III questionnaire; however, only 22 out of 36 patients accepted to be controlled in a day hospital setting, and 10 out of 36 accepted to undergo a telephonic questionnaire. Our study is focused on the data of these 32 patients. Results: Twenty-eight out of 32 (87.5%) patients had completely recovered; 4 out of 32 patients (12.5%) had a mild persistent GER; 9 out of 32 patients (28%) referred a mild dysphagia; 21 out of 32 (66%) patients could burp; and only 9 out of 32 (28%) patients could vomit. The cosmetic result was good in 30 out of 32 (94%) patients. The weight/height ratio was satisfactory in 28 out of 32 (87.5%) patients. The quality of life was good in 28 out of 32 (87.5%) patients. Conclusions: Our experience shows that the long-term follow-up after LF produces a good clinical result and a good quality of life. The modified ESPGHAN’s Roma III questionnaire seems an effective way to check the longterm results, because it avoids submitting patients to long and not well tolerated instrumental exams.

Long-Term Outcome of Laparoscopic Nissen Procedure in Pediatric Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Measured Using the Modified QPSG Roma III European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition's Questionnaire / Esposito, Ciro; DE LUCA, Concetta; Alicchio, Francesca; Giurin, I.; Miele, Erasmo; Staiano, Annamaria; Settimi, Alessandro. - In: JOURNAL OF LAPAROENDOSCOPIC & ADVANCED SURGICAL TECHNIQUES. - ISSN 1092-6429. - 22:9(2012), pp. 937-940. [10.1089/lap.2011.0254.]

Long-Term Outcome of Laparoscopic Nissen Procedure in Pediatric Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Measured Using the Modified QPSG Roma III European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition's Questionnaire.

ESPOSITO, CIRO;DE LUCA, CONCETTA;ALICCHIO, FRANCESCA;MIELE, ERASMO;STAIANO, ANNAMARIA;SETTIMI, ALESSANDRO
2012

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Background/Purpose: Laparoscopic fundoplication (LF) represents the gold standard for surgical treatment for pediatric patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Methods: We report the results of long-term outcome of 36 patients who had undergone LF from January to December 1998, with a follow-up longer than 10 years (range 11–12 years). The patients were invited, by phone, to undergo a clinical follow-up. All patients underwent the modified European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN)’s Roma III questionnaire; however, only 22 out of 36 patients accepted to be controlled in a day hospital setting, and 10 out of 36 accepted to undergo a telephonic questionnaire. Our study is focused on the data of these 32 patients. Results: Twenty-eight out of 32 (87.5%) patients had completely recovered; 4 out of 32 patients (12.5%) had a mild persistent GER; 9 out of 32 patients (28%) referred a mild dysphagia; 21 out of 32 (66%) patients could burp; and only 9 out of 32 (28%) patients could vomit. The cosmetic result was good in 30 out of 32 (94%) patients. The weight/height ratio was satisfactory in 28 out of 32 (87.5%) patients. The quality of life was good in 28 out of 32 (87.5%) patients. Conclusions: Our experience shows that the long-term follow-up after LF produces a good clinical result and a good quality of life. The modified ESPGHAN’s Roma III questionnaire seems an effective way to check the longterm results, because it avoids submitting patients to long and not well tolerated instrumental exams.
2012
Long-Term Outcome of Laparoscopic Nissen Procedure in Pediatric Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Measured Using the Modified QPSG Roma III European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition's Questionnaire / Esposito, Ciro; DE LUCA, Concetta; Alicchio, Francesca; Giurin, I.; Miele, Erasmo; Staiano, Annamaria; Settimi, Alessandro. - In: JOURNAL OF LAPAROENDOSCOPIC & ADVANCED SURGICAL TECHNIQUES. - ISSN 1092-6429. - 22:9(2012), pp. 937-940. [10.1089/lap.2011.0254.]
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