Current Issues on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.
10.4166/kjg.2014.64.3.127
- Author:
Jie Hyun KIM
1
;
Beom Jin KIM
;
Sang Wook KIM
;
Sung Eun KIM
;
Yeon Soo KIM
;
Hye Young SUNG
;
Tae Hoon OH
;
In Du JEONG
;
Moo In PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:English Abstract ; Review
- Keywords:
Gastroesophageal reflux;
Pathophysiology;
Diagnosis;
Therapeutics
- MeSH:
Alginates/therapeutic use;
Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal;
Esophageal pH Monitoring;
GABA-B Receptor Agonists/therapeutic use;
Gastroesophageal Reflux/*diagnosis/drug therapy/pathology;
Humans;
Metoclopramide/therapeutic use;
Proton Pump Inhibitors/therapeutic use
- From:The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
2014;64(3):127-132
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common problems in gastrointestinal disorders. With the increase in our understanding on the pathophysiology of GERD along with the development of proton pump inhibitors, the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to GERD have changed dramatically over the past decade. However, GERD still poses a problem to many clinicians since the spectrum of the disease has evolved to encompass more challenging presentations such as refractory GERD and extraesophageal manifestations. This has led to significant confusion regarding the optimal approach to these patients. This article aims to discuss current issues on GERD.
