Acid, weakly acidic and non-acid gastro-oesophageal reflux
- 1 September 2004
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
- Vol. 16 (9) , 823-830
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00042737-200409000-00002
Abstract
In patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), oesophageal symptoms and mucosal damage traditionally are related to acid-reflux episodes with pH lower than 4. Oesophageal or extra-oesophageal symptoms of GORD may also be associated with less acidic reflux (pH 4-7). New methodologies have evolved to complement pH monitoring for characterisation of less acidic gastro-oesophageal reflux. This review will focus on definition, detection, pathophysiology and symptom association of weakly acidic and non-acid reflux, in both adult and paediatric populations.Keywords
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