2019, Number 1
Quality of life and clinical evolution after Heller myotomy plus Dor fundoplication
Language: Spanish
References: 16
Page: 55-63
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ABSTRACT
Introduction: Laparoscopic Heller myotomy is now considered the treatment of choice for the relief of dysphagia. It has been shown that thanks to it a low incidence of gastroesophageal reflux and evident improvement in the quality of life is achieved.Objective: To evaluate the quality of life and clinical evolution of patients after Heller myotomy plus Dor fundoplication.
Method: Prospective, longitudinal, descriptive, observational study carried out by applying the Gastrointestinal Quality of Life Index (GIQLI) questionnaire to patients operated on for esophageal achalasia, from January 2010 to December 2017, at the National Center for Minimum Access Surgery. The questionnaire was applied preoperatively and one year after surgery. Statistical analysis: Percentages for qualitative variables, mean and standard deviation, or median and range, as appropriate for quantitative variables. For the comparison of the results of the questionnaire, we used tests of hypothesis of comparison of means, with statistical significance level of 0.05.
Results: The ages ranged between 18 and 78 years, with an average of 47 years. The mean time of evolution of symptoms was 62 months, with an average of 3.3 on the dysphagia scale and a resting pressure of the lower esophageal sphincter (mmHg) 38.7±16.8. An initial gastrointestinal quality of life index of 85.3±20.4 was obtained, which increased to 131.6±10.5 per year.
Conclusions: Heller myotomy plus Dor fundoplication improves the quality of life of patients with esophageal achalasia and guarantees an excellent clinical evolution.
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