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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Digestive Diseases

Background:

  • Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is highly prevalent.
  • It is characterized by troublesome symptoms or esophageal lesions due to gastric reflux.
  • A definitive diagnostic gold standard for GORD is currently lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline diagnostic approaches for GORD.
  • To discuss current therapeutic strategies for GORD management.
  • To highlight the role of advanced diagnostic tools and treatment options.

Main Methods:

  • Review of patient history and endoscopic findings.
  • Utilizing pH-impedance monitoring for reflux evaluation.
  • Incorporating high-resolution manometry for pathophysiological insights.

Main Results:

  • Diagnosis relies on a combination of clinical history, endoscopy, and pH-impedance monitoring.
  • High-resolution manometry aids in identifying motility disorders.
  • Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the primary pharmacotherapy.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate GORD diagnosis requires integrating multiple diagnostic modalities.
  • Treatment optimization includes adjusting PPI dosage, combination therapy, or considering antireflux procedures.
  • Patient-specific pathophysiological data guides treatment decisions.