| http://www.w3.org/ns/prov#value | - If left untreated, chronic gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) can cause complications such as aspiration pneumonia, ulcers within the esophagus, bleeding or scarring of the esophagus, and failure to thrive.A Nissen fundoplication is a surgical procedure that corrects gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) by creating an improved valve mechanism at the bottom of the esophagus.
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