Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Authors

  • A. Arín
  • M.R. Iglesias

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23938/ASSN.0452

Keywords:

Reflujo gastroesofágico. Patogenia. Clínica. Diagnóstico. Tratamiento.

Abstract

The present paper reviews the present state of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a clinical entity of great prevalence in the western population. We examine the progress made in the understanding of the pathogeny of this disease, determined to a large degree by the introduction of functional explorations, such as esophagic manometry and 24 hour pH-manometry, which have contributed information of great physiopathological interest.We describe typical and atypical or extra esophageal clinical manifestations, while bringing up to date the diagnostic methodology. Finally, we review the present state of treatment in its pharmacological, endoscopic and surgical facets.

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Published

2009-01-08

How to Cite

Arín, A., & Iglesias, M. (2009). Gastroesophageal reflux disease. Anales Del Sistema Sanitario De Navarra, 26(2), 251–268. https://doi.org/10.23938/ASSN.0452

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Section

Review article