The Prevalence of Reflux Esophagitis in the Elderly and Its Associated Risk Factors

Background: Reflux esophagitis is a common problem in the elderly. Compare to the Western Countries, esophageal cancer where reflux esophagitis is the most predominant risk factor is considered rare in Asia. Many other risk factors have not been well studied especially in most Asian countries. The o...

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Main Authors: Cosmas Rinaldi A Lesmana, Billy Angga, Levina S Pakasi, Waldemar Simanjuntak, Laurentius A Lesmana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Interna Publishing 2016-09-01
Series:The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Digestive Endoscopy
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Online Access:http://ina-jghe.com/journal/index.php/jghe/article/view/535/452