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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
: Diagnosis • Heartburn ... sensation) and acid ... Before antireflux surgery ... Treatment: • Weight reduction ... #management #Gastroenterology
Types of Bariatric Surgery
Adjustable Gastric Banding:
 • Decreasing in prevalence, 3% of bariatric surgeries performed
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mid-gastric stricture, GERD ... reduced gastric acid ... ulcers, internal hernia ... TypicallySilent via Emory Gastroenterology ... gastric #bypass #gastroenterology
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
Obstruction with GERD ... Paraesophageal hernia ... topical injury (by acid ... retrosternal chest pain Diagnosis ... #management #gastroenterology