Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Prospective Study
Journal Title: New Indian Journal of Surgery - Year 2019, Vol 10, Issue 2
Abstract
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is the commonest gastrointestinal disease which causes reflux oesophagitis and complications like ulcerations, stricture of oesophagus. Patients present with either heartburn or reflux. Current treatment would include either lifestyle changes, pharmacological therapies, surgical fundoplications and endoscopic procedures. Patients who have reflux would require medical therapy, endoscopic approach or surgery. The choice of therapy depends on symptoms of the patient. This article reviews the various treatment strategies for management of GERD.
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Amit Goel
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- DOI 10.21088/nijs.0976.4747.10219.4
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