References

What is GERD? GERD Causes, GERD Symptom

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Acid Reflux

Heartburn

GERD

• What is GERD?
• GERD Causes
• GERD Symptoms
• GERD Complications
• Asthma and GERD
• GERD and Obesity
• Refractory GERD
• GERD Surgery Risks
• Esophageal Stricture
• Achalasia
• Fundoplication for GERD
• Esophageal Dilation
• Stretta
• Endoscopic Suturing
• Laparoscopic Variations

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