Abstract
Gastroesophageal reflux is the reflux of gastric contents other than air into or through the esophagus. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) refers to reflux that produces frequent symptoms or results in damage to the esophageal mucosa or contiguous organs of the upper aerodigestive system and occasionally the lower respiratory tract.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Mayo Clinic Gastroenterology and Hepatology Board Review |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 7-22 |
Number of pages | 16 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780203502747 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780849370182 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2005 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine