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Mechanisms of Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, 2002
ABSTRACTGastroesophageal reflux is a physiological phenomenon, occurring with different severity and duration in different individuals. Reflux disease occurs when this normal event results in the occurrence of symptoms/signs or complications. The pathophysiology of gastroesophageal reflux is complex and diverse, since it is influenced by factors that ...
Yvan, Vandenplas, Eric, Hassall
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Vonoprazan versus proton‐pump inhibitors for healing gastroesophageal reflux disease: A systematic review

Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2019
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common disease caused by reflux of gastric contents to the esophagus. Proton‐pump inhibitors (PPIs) are recommended as a first‐line therapy to treat GERD.
Hirota Miyazaki, A. Igarashi, T. Takeuchi, L. Teng, A. Uda, Hisato Deguchi, K. Higuchi, T. Tango   +7 more
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology, 1988
In these speculations of the future in gastro-esophageal reflux a hope is expressed that gastro-esophageal reflux disease is accepted as a separate entity. Treatment and diagnosis should not be confused with those of ulcer disease. Reflux disease is not a problem of too much acid in the stomach, but too much acid in the wrong place, the esophagus.
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Medical Clinics of North America, 1991
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, usually manifested by frequent heartburn, occurs in approximately 10% of our adult population. The presence of a hiatal hernia is usually associated with, but does not necessarily cause, LES dysfunction, allowing acid reflux to produce esophageal and aerodigestive symptoms.
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Managing Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

The Nurse Practitioner, 2002
A common condition, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) involves the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus. GERD may contribute to asthma, noncardiac chest pain, and other problems. This article presents trends in GERD management, including pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment.
Sherry W, Ray, Janet, Secrest, Anne P Y, Ch'ien, Rebekah S, Corey   +3 more
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Feasibility and outcomes of anti‐reflux mucosectomy for proton pump inhibitor dependent gastroesophageal reflux disease: First Indian study (with video)

Digestive Endoscopy, 2019
Anti‐reflux mucosectomy (ARMS) is a newfangled minimally invasive technique, with successful outcomes for the management of gastroesophageal reflux (GER). We present our initial experience (success rate) and safety profile for this procedure.
G. Patil, A. Dalal, A. Maydeo
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Understanding gastroesophageal reflux disease

Nursing, 2003
Chronic gastric reflux can cause problems at any age. Find out how to recognize this disorder and help a patient manage it.
Nancy, Rayhorn, Natalia, Argel, Kimberly, Demchak   +2 more
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Clinical and psychological characteristics in gastroesophageal reflux disease patients overlapping with laryngopharyngeal reflux symptoms

Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2019
Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) defined as reflux of gastric content reaching above the upper esophageal sphincter is frequently found in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
M. Wong, Ming-Jong Bair, Wei‐Chuan Chang, Ching-Sheng Hsu, J. Hung, T. Liu, C. Yi, W. Lei, M. Vaezi, C. Gyawali, Chien‐Lin Chen   +10 more
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in children

Paediatrics and International Child Health, 2018
Background: Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GER) and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are common in infants and children. Aims: To review the recent literature on GERD in children and to outline the approach to diagnosis and management.
U. Poddar
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease revisited

Gastroenterology Clinics of North America, 2002
GERD should be viewed as three distinct groups of patients: NERD, erosive esophagitis, and Barrett's esophagus. This new paradigm will shift our focus to mechanisms leading to symptom generation in each group and foster specific therapeutic modalities that benefit each individual group of patients.
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