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 …

This review focuses on the pathophysiology of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
and its implications for treatment. The role of the natural anti-reflux mechanism (lower …

Small numbers of intraepithelial esophageal eosinophils (IEE) may be seen in 50% of
patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease and occasionally in normal volunteers. High …

Background Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most frequent benign
disorders of the upper gastrointestinal tract. Management of GERD has always been …

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 …

METHODS Population studied The “normal” population consisted of 75 asymptomatic
healthy volunteers who did not have a history of foregut symptoms, upper gastrointestinal …

Objective: Laparoscopic myotomy is the currently preferred treatment for achalasia. Our
objectives were to assess the long-term outcome of this operation and preoperative factors …

Objective To evaluate prospectively the outcome of laparoscopic fundoplication in a large
cohort of patients with typical symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux. Summary Background …

Objective: To perform a very late subjective and objective follow-up in a group of 67 patients
submitted to esophagomyotomy plus a partial antireflux surgery (Dor's technique). Material …

Introduction Obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are increasingly
important health problems. Previous studies of the relationship between obesity and GERD …