Acid Reflux Disease

Researchers from University of North Carolina provide details of new studies and findings in the area of acid reflux disease

Published in Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week, June 22nd, 2008

According to a study from the United States, "The pathophysiology of gastroesophageal reflux disease remains incompletely understood. Its hallmark symptom is ''heartburn'' and, on the basis of endoscopy, those with heartburn are subdivided into nonerosive reflux disease and erosive esophagitis."

"Although subjects with nonerosive reflux disease have no gross damage on endoscopy, a characteristic histopathologic feature of this disease is present on endoscopic biopsy. This lesion is known as ''dilated intercellular spaces,'' a finding present within squamous epithelium. This report details how acid in contact with a damaged esophageal epithelium leads to heartburn and to...

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Source: Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week (2008-06-22)

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