Conclusions  Approximately 1 in 125 patients who underwent laparoscopic surgery for reflux or a large hiatus hernia had an important finding on an early postoperative contrast swallow, and benefited from this investigation by undergoing early reoperative intervention. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00268-009-0217-xAuthors Shigeru Tsunoda, University of Adelaide Discipline of Surgery, Royal Adelaide Hospital Level 5, Eleanor Harrald Building Adelaide SA 5000 AustraliaGlyn G. Jamieson, University of Adelaide Discipline of Surgery, Royal Adelaide Hospital Level 5, Eleanor Harrald Building Adelaide SA 5000 AustraliaPeter G. Devitt, University of Adelaide Discipline of Surgery, Royal Adelaide Hospital Level 5, Eleanor Harrald Building Adelaide SA 5000 AustraliaDavi...