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Presence of refractory GERD-like symptoms following laparoscopic fundoplication is rarely indicative of true recurrent GERD
BackgroundLaparoscopic fundoplication (LF) is the gold standard for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Recurrent GERD is a known complication;...
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A prospective randomized trial on laparoscopic total vs partial fundoplication in patients with atypical symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease
BackgroundCurrently very little is known about the impact of anti-reflux surgery on extra-esophageal manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux...
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Personalized anti-reflux surgery: connecting GERD phenotypes in 690 patients to outcomes
BackgroundAnti-reflux operations are effective treatments for GERD. Despite standardized surgical techniques, variability in post-operative outcomes...
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Revision paraesophageal hernia repair outcomes in patients with typical and atypical reflux
BackgroundRevision laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery (RLARS) is effective in alleviating the typical symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease...
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Multi-society consensus conference and guideline on the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
BackgroundGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common diseases in North America and globally. The aim of this guideline is to...
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Risk factors associated with functional esophageal disorders (FED) versus gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
IntroductionDespite the high prevalence of typical symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), approximately 30% of patients have functional...
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Novel Diagnostic Techniques in the Evaluation of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
In our present clinical paradigm, patient symptoms and presentation in the setting of traditional findings from endoscopy (erosive esophagitis,...
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Refractory GERD
Purpose of ReviewRefractory GERD (rGERD) is a common condition with a significant and costly impact on patients and healthcare systems alike. As...
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Is empiric proton pump inhibition in patients with symptoms of extraesophageal gastroesophageal reflux justified?
BackgroundThe prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has had a marked increase in Western countries with a paralleling interest in...
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Endoscopic Management of GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has consistently been the most frequently diagnosed gastrointestinal malady in the USA. The mainstay of...
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms and associated factors among university students in Amhara region, Ethiopia, 2021: a cross-sectional study
IntroductionGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptom is a relapsing chronic medical condition resulting from the reflux of gastric acid...
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Esophageal manometry findings in patients with refractory symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common gastrointestinal disorder. High-resolution esophageal manometry (HREM) and 24-h pH study help to...
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Causal effect of anxiety and depression status on the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease and functional dyspepsia during proton pump inhibitor therapy
BackgroundAlthough anxiety and depression status is considered related to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and functional dyspepsia (FD)...
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Effects of coexisting upper gastrointestinal symptoms on daily life and quality of life in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms
Background and aimGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common disease encountered in daily medical care and clinical problem which hampers...
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Expanded Indication for Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation: Outcomes in Weakly Acidic Reflux Compared to Standard GERD Patients
BackgroundMagnetic sphincter augmentation (MSA) is a modern surgical anti-reflux technique with proven efficacy and low postoperative morbidity in...
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Laparoscopic antireflux surgery for refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease: long-term clinical outcomes
Persistent symptoms despite adequate Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI) treatment are described in up to 40% of patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux...
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Effect of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy vs laparoscopic sleeve + Rossetti fundoplication on weight loss and de novo GERD in patients affected by morbid obesity: a randomized clinical study
PurposeTo compare sleeve gastrectomy (SG) to SG associated with Rossetti fundoplication (SG + RF) in terms of de novo gastro-esophageal reflux...
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The impact of laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery on quality of life: do patients with atypical symptoms benefit?
IntroductionGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may manifest atypically as cough, hoarseness or difficulty breathing. However, it is difficult to...
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Acid exposure time better predicts outcomes following anti-reflux surgery than DeMeester score
BackgroundCriteria to diagnose gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) vary. The American Gastroenterology Association (AGA) 2022 Expert Review on...
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Can subjective symptoms predict objective findings in gastroesophageal reflux disease patients?
IntroductionMedical therapy is the first-line treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease, but surgical options are available and shown to be...
