Background An international group of experts evaluated and revised recommendations for
ambulatory reflux monitoring for the diagnosis of gastro‐esophageal reflux disease (GERD) …

GERD is a common condition worldwide. Key mechanisms of disease include abnormal
oesophagogastric junction structure and function, and impaired oesophageal clearance. A …

Abstract Background Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is an extremely common
condition with several medical and surgical treatment options. A multidisciplinary expert …

Background Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a very prevalent disorder. Medical
therapy improves symptoms in some but not all patients. Antireflux surgery is an excellent …

Importance Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is prevalent worldwide, particularly in
developed countries. It is estimated that the prevalence of GERD in the United States is …

Leakage from the esophagus and gastroesophageal junction can be lethal due to
uncontrolled contamination of the mediastinum. The most predominant risk factors for the …

Objectives Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is prevalent after lung transplantation.
Fundoplication slows lung function decline in patients with GERD, but the optimal timing of …

Methods: Ninety-seven consecutive patients presenting for reflux evaluation were reviewed
for outcomes after evaluation and treatment. Fifty-five patients proceeded to hiatal hernia …

Background Combinations of reflux parameters (acid exposure time, AET; symptom
association probability, SAP) on pH‐impedance monitoring describe varying confidence in …

Abstract Purpose of Review Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use in gastroesophageal reflux
disease (GERD) has been redefined, in light of recent advances highlighting GERD …