An evidence-based, Latin-American consensus on gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.
In recognition of the high prevalence of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and its importance in Latin America, the InterAmerican Association of Gastroenterology and the InterAmerican Society of Digestive Endoscopy organized a Latin-American Consensus on GORD in Cancun, Mexico in September 2004. The main objectives of the consensus meeting were to provide evidence-based guidance with respect to the diagnosis and treatment of GORD, relevant to all countries in the region. The methodology, results and recommendations of the consensus are described in detail.
Department of Gastroenterology, Uruguayan Medical School, Montevideo, Uruguay. hcohen@chasque.net
Henry
H
Cohen
Joaquim Prado P
JP
Moraes-Filho
Maria Luisa
ML
Cafferata
Giselle
G
Tomasso
Graciela
G
Salis
Oscar
O
González
Jorge
J
Valenzuela
Prateek
P
Sharma
Peter
P
Malfertheiner
David
D
Armstrong
Lars
L
Lundell
Rodolfo
R
Corti
Paulo
P
Sakai
Ivan
I
Ceconello
D000328:Adult; D003938:Diagnostic Techniques, Digestive System; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007843:Latin America; D008297:Male; D008800:Mexico; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013812:Therapeutics / Q000379:methods