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Master of Public Health

Preoperative Evaluation of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.

AUTHORS

Singhal V , Khaitan L , . The Surgical clinics of North America. 2015 6 1; 95(3). 615-627

ABSTRACT

This article reviews the key diagnostic studies for the preoperative evaluation of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and their relevance to the diagnosis. Also discussed is how these diagnostic studies can help guide the physician in choosing the optimal treatment modality for the patient. Treatment options are significantly underused. Despite the availability of multiple treatments on the market, medications remain the primary treatment modality offered to patients. The preoperative assessment for treatment of GERD now includes not only confirmation of the diagnosis of GERD but also the determination of the cause of GERD to tailor the appropriate treatment option to the patient.

This article reviews the key diagnostic studies for the preoperative evaluation of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and their relevance to the diagnosis. Also discussed is how these diagnostic studies can help guide the physician in choosing the optimal treatment modality for the patient. Treatment options are significantly underused. Despite the availability of multiple treatments on the market, medications remain the primary treatment modality offered to patients. The preoperative assessment for treatment of GERD now includes not only confirmation of the diagnosis of GERD but also the determination of the cause of GERD to tailor the appropriate treatment option to the patient.

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