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.
Cohen
Henry
H
Department of Gastroenterology, Uruguayan Medical School, Montevideo, Uruguay. hcohen@chasque.net
Moraes-Filho
Joaquim Prado P
JP
Cafferata
Maria Luisa
ML
Tomasso
Giselle
G
Salis
Graciela
G
González
Oscar
O
Valenzuela
Jorge
J
Sharma
Prateek
P
Malfertheiner
Peter
P
Armstrong
David
D
Lundell
Lars
L
Corti
Rodolfo
R
Sakai
Paulo
P
Ceconello
Ivan
I
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