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Review
. 2009 Dec;9(6):600-4.
doi: 10.7861/clinmedicine.9-6-600.

The modern investigation and management of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)

Matthew Banks  1
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Review

The modern investigation and management of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)

Matthew Banks. Clin Med (Lond). 2009 Dec.

Abstract

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease results from impaired function of the LOS and acid clearance of the distal oesophagus. Most patients do not require investigation and respond either to lifestyle changes, antacid/alginates, H2A, PPI or a combination of these treatments. Surgery is only rarely indicated.

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