Gastroesophageal reflux disease classification
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Elsaiey, MBBCH [2]
Overview
Classification
- GERD can be classified based on the endoscopic appearance of the esophageal mucosa into two subtypes:[1]
- Erosive GERD
- Non-erosive GERD
References
- ↑ Chang P, Friedenberg F (2014). "Obesity and GERD". Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 43 (1): 161–73. doi:10.1016/j.gtc.2013.11.009. PMC 3920303. PMID 24503366.