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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Digestive Health
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Symptom-based definitions of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have led to broad use of acid suppression medications.
  • Diagnostic testing is often employed for patients with suboptimal responses to medication.
  • GERD is now recognized as a spectrum of phenotypes with unique underlying mechanisms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the different reflux phenotypes.
  • To review the utility of esophageal reflux testing.
  • To explore mechanisms and management strategies for each GERD phenotype.

Main Methods:

  • Review of diagnostic testing modalities including upper endoscopy, biopsies, reflux monitoring, and manometry.
  • Analysis of how diagnostic information refines GERD diagnosis into phenotypes.
  • Discussion of pathophysiologic mechanisms driving symptom perception in different phenotypes.

Main Results:

  • GERD diagnosis has evolved from a singular entity to a phenotypic spectrum.
  • Each GERD phenotype possesses distinct pathophysiologic drivers of symptoms.
  • Individualized treatment requires understanding these specific mechanisms.

Conclusions:

  • Tailoring treatment plans necessitates understanding the unique mechanisms of each reflux phenotype.
  • Esophageal reflux testing is crucial for phenotyping GERD.
  • Personalized management strategies are essential for effective GERD treatment.