Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Known as: CARDIOESOPHAGEAL RELAXATION, GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX, reflux acid, diseases esophageal reflux 
A chronic disorder characterized by reflux of the gastric and/or duodenal contents into the distal esophagus. It is usually caused by incompetence of… (More)
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Esophagus
Gastrointestinal system
prevention & control
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Esophagitis

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Review
2018
Review
2018
Coeliac disease.
Coeliac disease occurs in about 1% of people in most populations. Diagnosis rates are increasing, and this seems to be due to a… (More)
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Review
2016
Review
2016
Management of refractory typical GERD symptoms
The management of patients with refractory GERD (rGERD) is a major clinical challenge for gastroenterologists. In up to 30% of… (More)
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Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Role of acid and duodenogastroesophageal reflux in gastroesophageal reflux disease.
BACKGROUND & AIMS Acid and pepsin are known to cause esophagitis. However, the role of duodenogastroesophageal reflux (DGER) in… (More)
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Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
A physiologic approach to laparoscopic fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
OBJECTIVE The authors examined indications, evaluations, and outcomes after laparoscopic fundoplication in patients with… (More)
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Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Quality of life scale for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
BACKGROUND Treatment of uncomplicated gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is primarily to improve the symptoms of the patient… (More)
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Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
A new questionnaire for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
OBJECTIVE To develop a questionnaire to measure gastroesophageal reflux disease in the community and to test its reliability and… (More)
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Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication is an effective treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
OBJECTIVE The open Nissen fundoplication is effective therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease. In this study, the outcomes in… (More)
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Highly Cited
1992
Highly Cited
1992
Comparison of medical and surgical therapy for complicated gastroesophageal reflux disease in veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Study Group.
BACKGROUND Conventional medical treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease involves life-style modifications and combination… (More)
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Highly Cited
1987
Highly Cited
1987
Barrett's esophagus. A prevalent, occult complication of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
A prospective study of patients with symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux was undertaken to determine the prevalence of Barrett's… (More)
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Highly Cited
1986
Highly Cited
1986
Nissen fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Evaluation of primary repair in 100 consecutive patients.
One hundred consecutive patients had a primary Nissen fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease. None of the patients… (More)
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