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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Epidemiology and Pathophysiology

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Diseases of the Gastroesophageal Mucosa

Part of the book series: Clinical Gastroenterology ((CG))

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Abstract

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) encompasses a spectrum of disorders in which gastric reflux leads to symptoms and/or damage to the esophageal mucosa. For the most part, it is a clinical diagnosis that may be objectively confirmed by a number of diagnostic tests. Presentations of GERD may vary widely, but can be divided into three categories: typical symptoms (heartburn and regurgitation), atypical symptoms (angina-like chest pain, asthma, cough, and laryngitis) and complications (ulcerations, strictures, and metaplastic changes or Barrett’s esophagus).

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  1. Philip O. Katz MD
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  1. Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, USA

    James W. Freston MD, PhD

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Katz, P.O., Hila, A. (2001). Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. In: Freston, J.W. (eds) Diseases of the Gastroesophageal Mucosa. Clinical Gastroenterology. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59259-103-9_8

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