References

GERD linked to Obesity in Women

Jacobson BC; Somers SC; Fuchs CS; Kelly CP; Camargo CA "Body-mass index and symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux in women." New England Journal of Medicine, 2006; 354(22):2340-8 (ISSN: 1533-4406) Link

Luca Piretta, Federico Alghisi, Fiorella Anzini, Enrico Corazziari "Prevalence of overweightedness in patients with gastro-esophageal reflux" ISSN 1007-9327 CN 14-1219/R World J Gastroenterol 2007 September 14; 13(34): 4602-4605 Link

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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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