Impact of hiatal hernia on histological pattern of non-erosive reflux disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hiatus hernia (HH) has major pathophysiological effects favoring gastroesophageal reflux and hence contributing to esophageal mucosa injury, especially in patients with severe gastroesophageal disease. However, prospective studies in...

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Main Authors: Lyratzopoulos Nikolaos, Polychronidis Alexandros, Papadopoulos Vassilios, Giatromanolaki Alexandra, Mimidis Konstantinos, Gatopoulou Anthie, Sivridis Efthimios, Minopoulos Georgios
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-01-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/5/2