Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Alternate Names : Peptic esophagitis, Reflux esophagitis, GERD, Heartburn - chronic, Dyspepsia - GERD
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Gastroesophageal reflux - series
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Normal anatomy
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Indication
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Incision
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Procedure, part 1
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Procedure, part 2
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Gastroesophageal reflux - series Normal anatomy
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The esophagus is a narrow, muscular tube that leads from the mouth to the stomach. The esophagus carries food from the mouth to the stomach. A sphincter at the junction of the esophagus and the stomach prevents reflux of food and acid from the stomach into the esophagus.
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