[Gastroesophageal reflux disease: facts and uncertainties]

Recenti Prog Med. 2004 Jan;95(1):35-9; quiz 59.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

In these years the increasing interest regarding clinical presentation of Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is certainly due to the complex pathogenic mechanism and the poor correlations between symptoms, clinical picture and endoscopic findings. In this paper we review clinical, pathological and therapeutical features of GERD focusing on controversial findings in clinical practice.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Barrett Esophagus / etiology
  • Chest Pain / etiology
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux* / complications
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux* / diagnosis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux* / therapy
  • Humans