title: [THE POSSIBILITY OF USING ALGINATE TEST IN THE DIAGNOSIS GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE].
abstract: Currently, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in the elderly has become an issue of gastroenterology. To date, however, no reference criteria endoscopically negative forms of GERD, therefore, the most significant factor in diagnosis is the detection of gastroesophageal reflux.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To estimate the information content of alginate test in the diagnosis of GERD in the age aspect.
  
  
  METHODS
  Core group--those aged 60-86 years, the comparative group 25-59 years. Two subgroups: the results of alginate test with a positive result and a negative result. Calculated the body mass index, endoscopic examination was performed daily pH--metry.
  
  
  RESULTS
  There is direct correlation between the test result and clinical and instrumental signs of GERD. Alginate test can be used as a screening method for the early diagnosis in patients with GERD different age groups.
authors.forename: O A
authors.initials: OA
authors.lastname: Denisova
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Livzan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000464:Alginates; D016145:Endoscopy, Digestive System / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000378:metabolism; D020723:Glucuronic Acid; D006603:Hexuronic Acids; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D000464:Alginates; D006603:Hexuronic Acids; D020723:Glucuronic Acid