Aspects of gastro-oesophageal reflux in upper gastrointestinal disorders

Gastro-oesophageal reflux, GORD is a common condition. It predisposes to 8arreU's oesophagus, a premalignant condition leading to oesophageal adenocarcinoma. Oesophageal cancer is one of the faster rising cancers in the Western world. Proton pump inhibitors are the standard pharmacological trea...

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Main Author: Alexandropoulou, Kalliopi
Published: St George's, University of London 2015
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.686426