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  1. 1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease - complications and prognostic aspects

    Författare :Dan Falkenback; Lund Kirurgi; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Gastroesophageal reflux disease; Barrett s esophagus; natural course; GERD; Adenocarcinoma; prognosis; biomarkers;

    Sammanfattning : This thesis investigates several aspects on gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and associated complications as Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma. I. To clarify the natural course of GERD, a pH-metry verified cohort was re-evaluated after 20 years. The course of GERD may well be progressive. LÄS MER

  3. 2. Hirschsprung´s Disease & Gastroesophageal Reflux. Aspects on Two Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders in Childhood

    Författare :Anna Gunnarsdottir; Neurogastroenterologi; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; GERD; Gastroesophageal Reflux; Duhamel pull-through; TERPT; Quality of Life; ENS; CART; Hirschsprung´s Disease; GER; pH-monitoring; Wireless; BRAVO;

    Sammanfattning : Gastrointestinal motility disorders are common in childhood and in this thesis we look at two of them, i.e. Hirschsprung´s Disease (HD) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in five different studies. LÄS MER

  4. 3. Gastroesophageal reflux : etiological factors

    Författare :Helena Nordenstedt; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Nyckelord :Estrogen; gastroesophageal reflux; H. pylori; lifestyles; population-based; postmenopausal hormone therapy; respiratory symptoms; twins;

    Sammanfattning : Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common health problems in the Western world today, affecting up to 20% of the adult population weekly and 50% monthly, generating substantial suffering among patients as well as significant costs to both patients and also to society in general. GERD can result in serious complications such as esophageal strictures, Barrett’s esophagus, and esophageal adenocarcinoma. LÄS MER

  5. 4. Acid Reflux at the Gastroesophageal Junction. Pathophysiological and Diagnostical Aspects

    Författare :Mats Hall; Lund Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
    Nyckelord :reflux;

    Sammanfattning : Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has a prevalence of 20% based on weekly symptoms of heartburn and regurgitation. As reflux symptoms are unspecific for GERD, an objective evaluation of the presence of the disease is often needed. LÄS MER

  7. 5. Gastroesophageal reflux and sleep problems

    Författare :Anna Lindam; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Sammanfattning : Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and sleep problems are common health problems in the Western world affecting up to 30% and 33% of the population respectively. GERD is associated with decreased quality of life, medication, increased use of health care facilities and increased risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma. LÄS MER