Reflux Esophagitis: An Update
- 1 April 1985
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Southern Medical Association in Southern Medical Journal
- Vol. 78 (4) , 452-457
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00007611-198504000-00023
Abstract
In recent years, much has been learned about the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of gastroesophageal (GE) reflux disease. Mucosal resistance, gastric contents, esophageal acid clearance, gastric emptying, and incompetency of the lower esophageal sphincter are contributing factors to GE reflux. Use of the various diagnostic tests and an overview of current therapy are summarized.Keywords
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