References

Being overweight can lead to GERD

Hampel H, Abraham NS, El-Serag HB. "Meta-analysis: obesity and the risk for gastroesophageal reflux disease and its complications". Ann Intern Med. 2005;143:199-211. Link

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

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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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