Short- and Long-Term, 11-22 Years, Results after Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication in Obese versus Nonobese Patients

• Main Authors: Mario Schietroma (Author), Federica Piccione (Author), Marco Clementi (Author), Emanuela Marina Cecilia (Author), Federico Sista (Author), Beatrice Pessia (Author), Francesco Carlei (Author), Stefano Guadagni (Author), Gianfranco Amicucci (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background. Some studies suggest that obesity is associated with a poor outcome after Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication (LNF), whereas others have not replicated these findings. The effect of body mass index (BMI) on the short- and long-term results of LNF is investigated. Methods. Inclusion criter...