March 24, 2010 — Laparoscopic fundoplication surgery is more effective than medical management for treating gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD, also referred to as GORD), at least in the short to ...

Participants who underwent cTIF procedure also experienced less dysphagia ...

If you’re among the 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. who have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you know how uncomfortable the symptoms can be. Chronic acid reflux can cause painful heartburn, ...

A chronic cough without heartburn are the tell-tale signs of the condition; surgery is typically not the answer.

Antireflux surgery and omeprazole are both effective treatments for the long-term care of gastroesophageal reflux disease, according to a study published in the December issue of Clinical ...

A UK-wide research team, led by the University of Oxford's Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, has launched a major international study to improve surgical treatment for people suffering from ...

If your gastroenterologist has recommended surgery to correct your acid reflux, you may still have questions about whether the procedure is right for you, and where you should have the operation done.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Gastroesophageal reflux disease affects 1 in 5 people in the United States.; although common, the disease is ...

Acid reflux occurs when acid flows up from the stomach into the esophagus (food tube) and the mouth. Although occasional acid reflux is common, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may be diagnosed ...