Pre-operative evaluation of gastro-esophageal reflux disease
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Endoscopic evaluation of gastro-esophageal reflux disease.
Endoscopy is, currently, the initial investigation of choice for the investigation of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in clinical practice and clinical research. Erosion severity is predictive of a patient's response to therapy and of the likelihood of relapse after therapy. It is, therefore, important to grade the severity of erosive reflux esophagitis, particularly in the context of cl...
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عنوان ژورنال: Annals of Esophagus
سال: 2021
ISSN: 2616-2784
DOI: 10.21037/aoe-21-9