The objectives of therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are (1) to alleviate symptoms, (2) promote healing of esophagitis, (3) avoid disease progression, and (4) prevent recurrence.

It is possible to have GERD without esophagitis because the reflux acidity may be weak, suppressed by medication, or not damaging to the esophagus. If a healthcare professional suspects GERD without ...

Purpose of the Study: To evaluate our 5-year experience with anti-reflux surgery (ARS) and determine the parents' perspective of the outcome. Methods Used: We conducted a retrospective analysis of the ...

March 24, 2010 — Laparoscopic fundoplication surgery is more effective than medical management for treating gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD, also referred to as GORD), at least in the short to ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Endoscopic fundoplication demonstrated comparable efficacy to its surgical counterpart in the treatment of patients with medication refractory GERD, according to a presentation at ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease affects 1 in 5 people in the United States.; although common, the disease is often unrecognized and misunderstood, the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal ...

"Hiatal hernia surgery is indicated for severe, refractory GERD, esophagitis, or complications such as stricture or strangulation. Dr. Babak Moein performs laparoscopic/robotic Nissen fundoplication ...

If you have an esophagus, you’ve almost certainly experienced the occasional bout of heartburn — that painful sensation that occurs when highly acidic stomach juices splash up into the tube that ...