Research Progress on Relationship Between Gastroesophageal Flap Valve and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease / 中国微创外科杂志
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
;
(12): 362-364, 2016.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-486110
ABSTRACT
[Summary] The mechanisms of gastroesophageal reflux disease ( GERD) include abnormal antireflux function and esophageal mucosa attacked by regurgitation .Gastroesophageal flap valve ( GEFV) located in the gastroesophageal junction is one mechanism of the antireflux barrier .An increased GEFV grade is associated with an increased incidence of erosive esophagitis and Barrett ’ s epithelium.With abnormal esophageal acid exposure and prevalence of a mechanically defective sphincter , patients usually have severe symptoms and lower efficiency of medication .Therefore , GEFV is valued in the diagnosis and treatment of GERD .This review summarized the relationship between GEFV and GERD .
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Chinese
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Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Year:
2016
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