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The effects of conservative and surgical treatment for obesity on gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 11/03/09

Siersema PD et al. – Dietary and lifestyle intervention may improve GERD in obese patients; however, the most favourable effect is likely to be found after bariatric surgery, especially after Roux–en–Y gastric bypass. Future studies need to elucidate for which GERD patients laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding might have a beneficial effect and how they can be identified preoperatively.

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Might Cause Esophagitis Through a Cytokine-Mediated Mechanism Rather Than Caustic Acid Injury
Gastroenterology, 10/28/09 Relevance Score: 68%

Gastroesophageal reflux in mechanically ventilated pediatric patients and its relation to ventilator-associated pneumonia
Critical Care, 10/27/09 Relevance Score: 68%

Upper Esophageal Sphincter and Gastroesophageal Junction Pressure Changes Act to Prevent Gastroesophageal and Esophagopharyngeal Reflux during Apneic Episodes in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Chest, 11/17/09 Relevance Score: 67%

Evaluating outcomes of endoscopic full-thickness plication for gastroesophageal reflux disease with impedance monitoring
Surgical Endoscopy, 11/16/09 Relevance Score: 67%

Trends in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease as Measured by the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey
Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 10/27/09 Relevance Score: 67%