Diagnosis and Treatment of Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Authors

  • Selfie - Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia/Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General National Hospital, Jakarta
  • Marcellus Simadibrata Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia/Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General National Hospital, Jakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24871/1632015183-189

Keywords:

refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy, diagnosis, therapy, reevaluation

Abstract

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was a damage in mucosal layer caused by gastric acid reflux. GERD was found about 10-20% in Western Countries and less in Asia, about 2,6-6,7%. Among different type of GERD, refractory GERD was a problem found in daily clinical practice. This terminology was used in patients with regurgitation and heartburn symptoms which is not responsive to 8 weeks proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy. There were several mechanisms underlying the etiology and pathophysiology of refractory GERD. In general, refractory GERD diagnosis was based on clinical findings, objective endoscopic examination, ambulatory reflux monitoring, and response to antiacid-secretion therapy. Reevaluation of patients compliance should be the first step in refractory GERD management. A further treatment strategies could be started, consist of medical and surgical therapies. A basic clinical knowledge of refractory GERD would help clinician in deciding the best approach for diagnosis and therapy.

 

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Published

2015-12-01

How to Cite

-, S., & Simadibrata, M. (2015). Diagnosis and Treatment of Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Digestive Endoscopy, 16(3), 183–189. https://doi.org/10.24871/1632015183-189

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 3 (2015): VOLUME 16, NUMBER 3, December 2015

Section

Review Article

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