Two hundred and twenty patients with symptoms suggestive of pathologic gastroesophageal
reflux were investigated to elucidate the ability of symptoms and endoscopic findings in …

Gastroesophageal reflux of varying severity is a common disorder for which medical
attention is sought at all levels, from pharmacists to specialist physicians and surgeons. This …

The reflux of gastric contents into the oesophagus is a normal physiological event. Gastro-
oesophageal reflux disease occurs when reflux causes symptoms or physical complications …

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is defined as chronic symptoms or mucosal
damage produced by the abnormal reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus; heartburn …

Objective To review recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal
reflux disease (GERD). Material and Methods Original English language reports were …

The pathophysiology of gastroesophageal reflux disease involves contact of the esophageal
epithelium with acid/pepsin in the refluxate. For this contact to occur with sufficient duration …

Over the past 2 decades, we have learned a great deal about the atypical presentations of
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Both distal and proximal reflux of gastric contents …

Several pathophysiologic abnormalities known to be associated with the development of
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are reviewed. Among them are the contributions of …

Duodeno‐gastric and gastro‐oesophageal reflux are of potential significance in the
pathogenesis of dyspepsia and heartburn. However, convincing evidence that duodeno …

The diagnosis of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) predominantly relies on the
patient's history and endoscopically visible alterations of the esophageal mucosa. Heartburn …