• 1. School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology, Chengdu, 610054, P. R. China;
  • 2. General Affairs Department, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China;
  • 3. First Ward of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China;
LUO Lei, Email: 43369334@qq.com
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[Abstract] Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is one of the most common postoperative complications in patients with esophageal cancer, which mainly manifests as heartburn sensation and acid reflux, and has a serious impact on patients' postoperative recovery and quality of life. This article reviews five aspects of postoperative reflux: main manifestations, hazards, assessment tools, influencing factors, and nonpharmacological interventions, in order to enhance the awareness of clinical healthcare professionals in recognizing and managing patients with postoperative reflux, and to provide a reference for carrying out the assessment and developing the intervention program.

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