in the Morbidly Obese Patient with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Pathophysiology of GERD Lean patients Obese patients TLESR Worse esophageal clearance (hyposalivation) Hiatal hernia Lower TP (obstructive sleep apnea) Higher AP (increased waist circumference and BMI) Higher TDPG Acid pocket…