Acid Reflux Disease

Investigators at University of Florence have published new data on Acid Reflux Disease

Published in Telemedicine Week, October 16th, 2007

"Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be associated with ear, nose, and throat signs and symptoms, a condition often referred to as laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). However, the morphologic alterations of laryngeal mucosa associated with LPR are currently poorly understood," scientists in Florence, Italy report.

"Since the dilation of intercellular spaces (DIS) between squamous epithelial cells is considered a morphologic marker of acid damage to esophageal mucosa in GERD, we evaluated whether similar changes can be detected in the laryngeal epithelium of patients affected by LPR. The study group included 15 patients affected by LPR and 7 normal controls, who...

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Source: Telemedicine Week (2007-10-16)

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