Role of Duodenogastroesophageal Reflux in the Pathogenesis of Esophageal Mucosal Injury and Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) usually suffer from acid reflux and duo-denogastroesophageal reflux (DGER) simultaneously. The question of whether DGER has an important effect on the development of GERD remains controversial. The aim of the present study was...

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Main Authors: Xiao-rong Xu, Zhao-shen Li, Duo-wu Zou, Guo-ming Xu, Ping Ye, Zhen-xing Sun, Qing Wang, Yan-jun Zeng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2006-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2006/498142