title: Management of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: role of proton pump inhibitor test and upper gastro-intestinal endoscopy.
abstract: Authors report the available scientific evidence on the role of proton pump inhibitors and upper gastro-intestinal endoscopy in the management of patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. Relative indications, advantages and pitfalls of various diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for cost-effective management of this condition are discussed. The most recent evidence-based guidelines are outlined.
authors.affiliation: Gastroenterology Digestive Endoscopy Unit, "A. Maresca" Hospital, ASL NA5, Torre del Greco, Italy. ivmbi@tin.it
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Bianco
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Rotondano
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Prisco
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Meucci
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Cipolletta
mesh_terms: D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005773:Gastroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors
chemical_list: D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents; D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors