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The American Gastroenterological Association has issued a medical position statement and technical review on the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Both documents are published in the October issue of Gastroenterology.
“In the development of this medical position statement, 12 broad questions pertinent to diagnostic and management strategies for patients with…GERD were developed by interaction among [...]

Barrett’s esophagitis is an increasingly common condition caused by reflux of acid and possibly bile into the esophagus from the stomach. The lining of the esophagus, normally bland and pink, is replaced by a darker, salmon-colored lining. This is called metaplasia, and represents a usually permanent change.

Some physicians believe that it can be prevented by [...]

What is Barrett’s esophagus?

Barrett’s esophagus occurs as a complication of chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease G.E.R.D, primarily in white males. G.E.R.D refers to the reflux of acidic fluid from the stomach into the esophagus (the swallowing tube), and is classically associated with heartburn.
There are two requirements for the diagnosis of Barrett’s esophagus. To meet these [...]

The potential for Barrett’s metaplasia with or without gastroesophageal reflux has been reported in the pediatric population and children with esophageal atresia (EA) may be at increased risk. Our group of EA patients with long-gap atresia is managed with esophageal traction and primary repair rather than gastric transposition and therefore at greater risk for reflux [...]