Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease - GERD, Study Guides, Projects, Research of Medical Sciences

Information about Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), including its anatomy, etiology, complications, clinical picture, symptom correlation, and treatment. GERD is a common condition caused by the dysfunction of the lower esophageal sphincter, leading to the reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus. the mechanisms of reflux clearance and chemical neutralization, as well as the risk factors, symptoms, and complications of GERD. It also describes the conservative and surgical methods of treatment, including laparoscopic Nissen's fundoplication.