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2. 1. Acid Reflux at the Gastroesophageal Junction. Pathophysiological and Diagnostical Aspects

   Author : Mats Hall; Lund Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
   Keywords : reflux;

   Abstract : Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has a prevalence of 20% based on weekly symptoms of heartburn and regurgitation. As reflux symptoms are unspecific for GERD, an objective evaluation of the presence of the disease is often needed. READ MORE

4. 2. The Swedish Reflux Trial

   Author : Per Brandström; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Vesicoureteral reflux; Urinary tract infection; Renal damage;

   Abstract : Background Small children with dilated vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) run risk of recurrent uri¬nary tract infections (UTI) and to acquire renal damage. To protect them, antibiotic prophylaxis and surgery to eliminate VUR have been used. READ MORE

5. 3. Laryngopharyngeal reflux - development and refinement of diagnostic tools

   Author : Olle Andersson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : reflux; pH-monitoring; validation; questionnaires; larynx; hypopharynx;

   Abstract : Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), characterized by symptoms of chronic cough, hoarseness, throat clearing, globus, laryngospasm, throat pain and excessive mucus has in recent years been recognized as an extra-esophageal manifestation of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). There are still many questions to be answered regarding how to diagnose the LPR disease and how to effectively select patients that may benefit from treatment. READ MORE

6. 4. Aspects on luminal nitric oxide in relation to oesophageal acid exposure and mucosal integrity

   Author : Mogens Bove; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : nitric oxide; nitric oxide synthase; acid; gastro-esophageal reflux disease; membrane potentials; saliva; nitrate; blood flow; ferret; histopathology;

   Abstract : Nitric oxide (NO) exerts important neuromuscular control of the oesophagus, but little is known about the sources and effects of the NO present in the distal oesophageal lumen. These questions were presently addressed in both human and animal experiments. READ MORE

7. 5. The oesophageal mucosa in reflux disease - endoscopic appearance and tissue structure

   Author : Anders Edebo; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : oesophagus; reflux; angiotensin; epithelium; endoscopy;

   Abstract : Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is very common in especially the western world. The cardinal symptoms are heartburn or regurgitations and are caused by the reflux of noxious compounds from the stomach/duodenum to the oesophagus. READ MORE