Gastroesophageal Reflux : Topical issues

The term gastroesophageal reflux (GER) covers all the secondary manifestations of acid attacks in the esophagus. Heartburn and acid regurgitation are the most characteristic symptoms of GER.
This disorder is extremely frequent; more than 20% of French people suffer from retrosternal acid burn at least once a month.
This book, which has numerous tables and synoptic abstracts, provides general practitioners with a complete overview of GER, including epidemiology, endoscopy, the esophagus, extra-digestive manifestations of GER, endobrachyosophagy, treating GER.