Pathophysiology of gastroesophageal reflux: a collective review.
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چکیده
Gastroesophageal reflux is a very common disease. Almost everybody experiences heartburn from time to time but with different degree of severity. How does reflux occur, and which factors encourage or work against reflux is a very controversial matter. This article covers all controversial issues about the pathophysiology of gastroesophageal reflux and discusses the old and recent understanding of the disease.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
دوره 40 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1990