Search for dissertations about: "Bengt Håkanson"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Bengt Håkanson.

2. 1. Studies of preoperative evaluation and surgical procedures for gastroesophageal reflux disease

   Author : Bengt Håkanson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Introduction: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is defined as the non-physiological movement of gastric contents from the stomach to the esophagus, which causes various degrees of troublesome symptoms and/or esophageal mucosal injury. Symptoms of GERD such as heartburn and regurgitation are common and the prevalence has been reported to vary between 7-20 % in the Western world. READ MORE