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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2006-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2006/498142 |