Treatment advances in reflux disease.
The author, a sister in an endoscopy unit, noticed a remarkable reduction in the numbers of patients presenting for oesophageal dilatation and re-dilatation in the years following the introduction of proton-pump inhibitor drugs. This article describes the presentation and treatment of oesophageal stricture, and how the author was able to demonstrate reductions in endoscopic interventions for the problem.
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D000293:Adolescent; D004106:Dilatation / Q000379:methods; D004415:Dyspepsia / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006356:Heartburn / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012737:Sex Factors; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology