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  • The quality of life of gastroesophageal reflux disease patients waiting for an Antireflux Operation
    Surgical Endoscopy, 2004
    Co-Authors: T. Heikkinen, Vesa Koivukangas, Heikki Wiik, Juha Saarnio, Tero Rautio, K. Haukipuro
    Abstract:

    Background The purpose of this trial was to measure the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients waiting for an Antireflux Operation. Methods A total of 120 patients waiting for a laparoscopic fundoplication were sent questionnaires measuring their symptoms and quality of life. Results Ninety-five of the patients still needing an Operation returned the questionaires and were included in the analysis. Thirty-one of 84 patients (37%) felt that the symptoms had worsened, and 51/90 (57%) were unsatisfied. Thirty percent suffered from throat or airway infections, 25% from swallowing difficulties, 48% from retrosternal pain, and 18% had asthma. The mean GERD HRQL score (0–45) was 21.7 (95% confidence interval, 19.7–23.7). Short Form-36 scores of this population were significantly worse when compared to patients with inguinal hernia or moderate asthma. Conclusions Patients waiting for a fundoplication seem to have a significantly decreased health-related quality of life due to poor symptom control regardless of continuous medical treatment.

  • The quality of life of gastroesophageal reflux disease patients waiting for an Antireflux Operation.
    Surgical endoscopy, 2004
    Co-Authors: T. Heikkinen, Vesa Koivukangas, Heikki Wiik, Juha Saarnio, Tero Rautio, K. Haukipuro
    Abstract:

    Background The purpose of this trial was to measure the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients waiting for an Antireflux Operation.

T. Heikkinen - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • The quality of life of gastroesophageal reflux disease patients waiting for an Antireflux Operation
    Surgical Endoscopy, 2004
    Co-Authors: T. Heikkinen, Vesa Koivukangas, Heikki Wiik, Juha Saarnio, Tero Rautio, K. Haukipuro
    Abstract:

    Background The purpose of this trial was to measure the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients waiting for an Antireflux Operation. Methods A total of 120 patients waiting for a laparoscopic fundoplication were sent questionnaires measuring their symptoms and quality of life. Results Ninety-five of the patients still needing an Operation returned the questionaires and were included in the analysis. Thirty-one of 84 patients (37%) felt that the symptoms had worsened, and 51/90 (57%) were unsatisfied. Thirty percent suffered from throat or airway infections, 25% from swallowing difficulties, 48% from retrosternal pain, and 18% had asthma. The mean GERD HRQL score (0–45) was 21.7 (95% confidence interval, 19.7–23.7). Short Form-36 scores of this population were significantly worse when compared to patients with inguinal hernia or moderate asthma. Conclusions Patients waiting for a fundoplication seem to have a significantly decreased health-related quality of life due to poor symptom control regardless of continuous medical treatment.

  • The quality of life of gastroesophageal reflux disease patients waiting for an Antireflux Operation.
    Surgical endoscopy, 2004
    Co-Authors: T. Heikkinen, Vesa Koivukangas, Heikki Wiik, Juha Saarnio, Tero Rautio, K. Haukipuro
    Abstract:

    Background The purpose of this trial was to measure the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients waiting for an Antireflux Operation.

Heikki Wiik - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • The quality of life of gastroesophageal reflux disease patients waiting for an Antireflux Operation
    Surgical Endoscopy, 2004
    Co-Authors: T. Heikkinen, Vesa Koivukangas, Heikki Wiik, Juha Saarnio, Tero Rautio, K. Haukipuro
    Abstract:

    Background The purpose of this trial was to measure the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients waiting for an Antireflux Operation. Methods A total of 120 patients waiting for a laparoscopic fundoplication were sent questionnaires measuring their symptoms and quality of life. Results Ninety-five of the patients still needing an Operation returned the questionaires and were included in the analysis. Thirty-one of 84 patients (37%) felt that the symptoms had worsened, and 51/90 (57%) were unsatisfied. Thirty percent suffered from throat or airway infections, 25% from swallowing difficulties, 48% from retrosternal pain, and 18% had asthma. The mean GERD HRQL score (0–45) was 21.7 (95% confidence interval, 19.7–23.7). Short Form-36 scores of this population were significantly worse when compared to patients with inguinal hernia or moderate asthma. Conclusions Patients waiting for a fundoplication seem to have a significantly decreased health-related quality of life due to poor symptom control regardless of continuous medical treatment.

  • The quality of life of gastroesophageal reflux disease patients waiting for an Antireflux Operation.
    Surgical endoscopy, 2004
    Co-Authors: T. Heikkinen, Vesa Koivukangas, Heikki Wiik, Juha Saarnio, Tero Rautio, K. Haukipuro
    Abstract:

    Background The purpose of this trial was to measure the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients waiting for an Antireflux Operation.

Vesa Koivukangas - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • The quality of life of gastroesophageal reflux disease patients waiting for an Antireflux Operation
    Surgical Endoscopy, 2004
    Co-Authors: T. Heikkinen, Vesa Koivukangas, Heikki Wiik, Juha Saarnio, Tero Rautio, K. Haukipuro
    Abstract:

    Background The purpose of this trial was to measure the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients waiting for an Antireflux Operation. Methods A total of 120 patients waiting for a laparoscopic fundoplication were sent questionnaires measuring their symptoms and quality of life. Results Ninety-five of the patients still needing an Operation returned the questionaires and were included in the analysis. Thirty-one of 84 patients (37%) felt that the symptoms had worsened, and 51/90 (57%) were unsatisfied. Thirty percent suffered from throat or airway infections, 25% from swallowing difficulties, 48% from retrosternal pain, and 18% had asthma. The mean GERD HRQL score (0–45) was 21.7 (95% confidence interval, 19.7–23.7). Short Form-36 scores of this population were significantly worse when compared to patients with inguinal hernia or moderate asthma. Conclusions Patients waiting for a fundoplication seem to have a significantly decreased health-related quality of life due to poor symptom control regardless of continuous medical treatment.

  • The quality of life of gastroesophageal reflux disease patients waiting for an Antireflux Operation.
    Surgical endoscopy, 2004
    Co-Authors: T. Heikkinen, Vesa Koivukangas, Heikki Wiik, Juha Saarnio, Tero Rautio, K. Haukipuro
    Abstract:

    Background The purpose of this trial was to measure the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients waiting for an Antireflux Operation.

Tero Rautio - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • The quality of life of gastroesophageal reflux disease patients waiting for an Antireflux Operation
    Surgical Endoscopy, 2004
    Co-Authors: T. Heikkinen, Vesa Koivukangas, Heikki Wiik, Juha Saarnio, Tero Rautio, K. Haukipuro
    Abstract:

    Background The purpose of this trial was to measure the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients waiting for an Antireflux Operation. Methods A total of 120 patients waiting for a laparoscopic fundoplication were sent questionnaires measuring their symptoms and quality of life. Results Ninety-five of the patients still needing an Operation returned the questionaires and were included in the analysis. Thirty-one of 84 patients (37%) felt that the symptoms had worsened, and 51/90 (57%) were unsatisfied. Thirty percent suffered from throat or airway infections, 25% from swallowing difficulties, 48% from retrosternal pain, and 18% had asthma. The mean GERD HRQL score (0–45) was 21.7 (95% confidence interval, 19.7–23.7). Short Form-36 scores of this population were significantly worse when compared to patients with inguinal hernia or moderate asthma. Conclusions Patients waiting for a fundoplication seem to have a significantly decreased health-related quality of life due to poor symptom control regardless of continuous medical treatment.

  • The quality of life of gastroesophageal reflux disease patients waiting for an Antireflux Operation.
    Surgical endoscopy, 2004
    Co-Authors: T. Heikkinen, Vesa Koivukangas, Heikki Wiik, Juha Saarnio, Tero Rautio, K. Haukipuro
    Abstract:

    Background The purpose of this trial was to measure the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients waiting for an Antireflux Operation.