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Symptom assessment
| Preoperative (n, %) | 3–4 months postoperative (n, %) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflux symptoms | |||
| None | 0 (0 %) | 17 (68 %) | 0.001 |
| Mild | 2 (8 %) | 5 (20 %) | |
| Moderate | 7 (28 %) | 2 (8 %) | |
| Severe | 16 (64 %) | 1 (4 %) | |
| Dysphagia | |||
| None | 13 (52 %) | 15 (60 %) | 0.887 |
| Mild | 4 (16 %) | 3 (12 %) | |
| Moderate | 3 (12 %) | 3 (12 %) | |
| Severe | 5 (20 %) | 4 (16 %) | |
n number of patients, % percentage of patients, p < 0.05 is considered significant
