Esophageal Manometry in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Sep 6, 2017 by in GASTROENTEROLOGY Comments Off on Esophageal Manometry in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

High-resolution manometry (HRM) allows nuanced evaluation of esophageal motor function, and more accurate evaluation of lower esophageal sphincter (LES) function, in comparison with conventional manometry. Pathophysiologic correlates of gastroesophageal reflux…

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Barium Esophagram

Sep 6, 2017 by in GASTROENTEROLOGY Comments Off on Barium Esophagram

The barium esophagram is an integral part of the assessment and management of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) before, and especially after, antireflux procedures. While many of the findings…

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Role of Endoscopy in GERD

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Endoscopy is commonly performed for the diagnosis and management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Endoscopy allows the physician to evaluate esophageal mucosa for evidence of esophagitis and Barrett esophagus, to…

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Epidemiology of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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The prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms increased approximately 50% until the mid-1990s, when it plateaued. The incidence of complications related to GERD including hospitalization, esophageal strictures, esophageal adenocarcinoma,…

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Sep 6, 2017 by in GASTROENTEROLOGY Comments Off on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Gary W. Falk, MD, MS, Consulting Editor Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) remains one of the most common problems encountered in gastrointestinal clinical practice with over 8 million patient visits in…

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Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Sep 6, 2017 by in GASTROENTEROLOGY Comments Off on Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Twenty years have passed since eosinophilic esophagitis was first recognized as a new and distinct entity. Current treatment modalities for eosinophilic esophagitis include the “3 Ds”: drugs, allergen avoidance with…

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