More Than Half of Gas-Bloat Patients After Surgery Test Positive for SIBO

Over 56% of patients with persistent gas-bloat symptoms after antireflux surgery were SIBO-positive, experiencing significantly worse symptoms. After antibiotic treatment, severe bloating dropped from 77.5% to 23.1%, with substantial improvements in gas-bloat scores and patient satisfaction. SIBO testing emerged as a critical tool for diagnosing and managing post-surgical bloating, guiding targeted therapies that markedly enhance outcomes in these patients.