BPG is committed to discovery and dissemination of knowledge
Retrospective Cohort Study
Copyright: ©Author(s) 2026.
World J Gastrointest Surg. Jun 27, 2026; 18(6): 119941
Published online Jun 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.119941
Table 2 Patient reported preoperative symptom between the two groups, n (%)
Characteristic
ARMS (n = 14)
Double-dose PPI (n = 14)
P value
Preop symptoms
Belching5 (35.7)6 (42.9)0.699
Reflux12 (85.7) 11 (78.6)0.622
Heartburn9 (64.3)10 (71.4)0.686
Regurgitation8 (57.1)8 (57.1)1.000
Dysphagia4 (28.6)3 (21.4)0.663
Cough2 (14.3)3 (21.4)0.622
Laryngitis8 (57.1)7 (50.0)0.705
Dyspnea1 (7.1)2 (14.3)0.541
Epigastric/chest pain7 (50.0)6 (42.9)0.705
Water brash6 (42.9)5 (35.7)0.699
Globus sensation7 (50.0)8 (57.1)0.705
Nausea2 (14.3)3 (21.4)0.622
Emesis1 (7.1)1 (7.1)1.000
Nocturnal symptoms9 (64.3)10 (71.4)0.686


Write to the Help Desk