Gastroesophageal reflux Gastroözofageal reflü
SENDROM, cilt.16, sa.3, ss.47-53, 2004 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
- Cilt numarası: 16 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2004
- Dergi Adı: SENDROM
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.47-53
- Maltepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
When stomach contents go upward inside esophagus unde physiologic conditions, it is called gastroesophageal reflux. When it is symptomatic it is called as a gastroesophageal reflux disease. Pyrosis and regurgitation are the most commonly seen symptoms. Many mechanisms have been suggested for the pathogenesis of reflux. First of all cardioesophageal sphincter dysfunction had been accused. The other causes are hiatal herni, duodenogastric reflux, life style and some drugs. Endoscopy and biopsy are gold standards for the diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux. The main complication is the development of Barret esophagus. Barret esophagus increases the risk of adenocarcinoma 30-125 times.