Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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Abstract

The presence of hiatal hernia has an important role in defective barrier function, both by removing the augmentation that the crural diaphragm provides the lower esophageal sphincter and lowering the threshold for TLESRs to occur.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationMayo Clinic Gastroenterology and Hepatology Board Review, Third Edition
PublisherCRC Press
Pages3-20
Number of pages18
ISBN (Electronic)9781420092240
ISBN (Print)9781420092233
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2008

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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