[Gastroesophageal reflux].
Gastro-oesophageal reflux is a common disorder. About 50% of patients with reflux disease have oesophagitis, a condition which is diagnosed in approximately 20% of all patients referred for gastroscopy. Effective drug regimens combined with life-style modifications can keep the majority of patients free of symptoms. Relapses are frequent and prolonged or life-long maintenance therapy is often required. Complications include stricture formation and development of Barrett's epithelium, a premalignant condition. At present surgery is reserved for patients who do not respond to medical treatment and patients who do not wish to take life-long medical therapy, and should be considered for patients with complications of reflux disease. The operation may be carried out laparoscopically.
Kirurgisk gastroenterologisk afdeling D, Amtssygehuset i Glostrup.
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Lindorff-Larsen
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Boesby
D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans
Gastroøsofageal refluks.