Open AccessNon-erosive and uncomplicated erosive reflux diseases: Difference in physiopathological and symptom pattern
Author(s) -
Vittorio Bresàdola
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
world journal of gastrointestinal pathophysiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2150-5330
DOI - 10.4291/wjgp.v2.i3.42
Subject(s) - nerd , medicine , reflux , supine position , hiatal hernia , gastroenterology , gerd , esophageal ph monitoring , esophagitis , reflux esophagitis , esophagus , endoscopy , disease
To investigate differences in the physiopathological findings (manometry and pH monitoring) and symptoms between cases of non-erosive reflux disease (NERD) and erosive reflux disease (ERD) found positive at 24 h pH monitoring.