Endoscopic full-thickness plication (EFTP), which improves the valvular mechanism of the gastroesophageal junction, is ...

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic disorder of the digestive tract caused by the lower esophageal sphincter not closing properly. This can allow stomach acid to creep up into the ...

Background/Aim: To determine the roles of gastroesophageal acid reflux (GER) and esophageal dysmotility on typical and atypical GERD symptoms. Methods: Two hundred thirty-six patients (159 females ...

Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Because it's possible to experience both conditions at the same time, people may ...

Endoscopic full-thickness plication (EFTP), which improves the valvular mechanism of the gastroesophageal junction, is ...

Referred pain from GERD isn't going to do damage to your back or shoulders. But aside from just being unpleasant, unmanaged ...

Gastroesophageal refers to the stomach and esophagus, and reflux means to flow back or return. Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is the return of acidic stomach juices, or food and fluids, back up into ...

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which might attenuate the gastro-esophageal reflux by stimulation of the contractile activity of the lower esophageal sphincter. [29] In the present study, there was a significant increase in the ...