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Which is a potential side effect of surgery mentioned in the text?
Which is a potential side effect of surgery mentioned in the text?
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Dysphagia (correct)
What are the indications for surgery mentioned in the text?
What are the indications for surgery mentioned in the text?
- Old age
- Preference for lifelong medication
- Persistent symptoms or complications despite full-dose PPIs (correct)
- Mild symptoms that respond well to medication
Why might some patients prefer surgery over lifelong medication?
Why might some patients prefer surgery over lifelong medication?
- To treat Barrett's esophagus (correct)
- To reduce the risk of wheezing or coughing
- To avoid the need for pre-operative assessment
- To avoid complications
Which of the following is a potential side effect of surgery mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of surgery mentioned in the text?
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What is one of the indications for surgery mentioned in the text?
What is one of the indications for surgery mentioned in the text?
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Why might some patients prefer surgery over lifelong medication?
Why might some patients prefer surgery over lifelong medication?
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