title: Importance of vertebral fracture and body mass index in the pathogenesis of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
authors.forename: Ryuichi
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Iwakiri
authors.forename: Kazuma
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Fujimoto
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D015992:Body Mass Index; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007738:Kyphosis / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications*; D012306:Risk; D012737:Sex Factors; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000150:complications*