Reflux Following Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer

Gastroesophageal reflux is a common problem after gastroesophageal resection and reconstruction, despite the routine prescription of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Resection of the lower esophageal sphincter and excision of the vagus nerve are generally thought to be the main factors that interfere...

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Published in:Journal of chest surgery 2020, 53(4), , pp.217-221
Main Author: Cho, Jong Ho
Format: Article
Language:English
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Collective of current Review, Lecture
esophageal neoplasms
esophagectomy
gastroesophageal reflux
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Summary:Gastroesophageal reflux is a common problem after gastroesophageal resection and reconstruction, despite the routine prescription of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Resection of the lower esophageal sphincter and excision of the vagus nerve are generally thought to be the main factors that interfere with gastric motor function. However, physiological studies of reflux symptoms after esophagectomy are still lacking. Gastroesophageal reflux occurs frequently after esophagectomy, but there is no known effective method to prevent it. Therefore, in order to manage gastroesophageal reflux after esophagectomy, strict lifestyle modifications and gastric acid suppression treatment such as PPIs are needed, and further clinical studies are required.
ISSN:2233-601X
2765-1606
2093-6516
2765-1614
DOI:10.5090/kjtcs.2020.53.4.217