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. 2023 May;49(2):295-318.
doi: 10.1016/j.rdc.2023.01.006. Epub 2023 Feb 28.

Gastrointestinal Tract Considerations Part I: How Should a Rheumatologist Best Manage Common Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Complaints in Systemic Sclerosis?

Alannah Quinlivan  1 , Zsuzsanna H McMahan  2 , Eun Bong Lee  3 , Mandana Nikpour  4
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Gastrointestinal Tract Considerations Part I: How Should a Rheumatologist Best Manage Common Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Complaints in Systemic Sclerosis?

Alannah Quinlivan et al. Rheum Dis Clin North Am. 2023 May.

Abstract

The upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract is frequently involved in systemic sclerosis (SSc) and may impact quality of life, physical function and survival. Although we are currently very proactive in terms of screening for heart and lung involvement, patients with SSc are not routinely screened for GI involvement. This review details the available investigations for common upper GI symptoms in SSc, including dysphagia, reflux and bloating and provides advice as to how to integrate these investigations into current clinical care.

Keywords: Dysphagia; Reflux; Systemic sclerosis; Upper gastrointestinal tract.

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