Does esophageal mucosal integrity improve after laparoscopic antireflux surgery in children with gastroesophageal reflux disease?
LARS significantly increased baseline impedance likely reflecting recovery of mucosal integrity. As the change in baseline impedance was not associated with the clinical outcome of LARS, other factors besides mucosal integrity may contribute to symptom perception in children with GERD.
Frequent PACs predict new AF and adverse cardiovascular events.