Journal article
Gastrointestinal pharmacology: practical tips for the esophagologist
Abstract
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is primarily a motor disorder, and its pathogenesis is multifactorial. As a consequence, treatment should be able to address the underlying pathophysiology. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the mainstay of medical therapy for GERD, but these drugs only provide the control of symptoms and lesions without curing the disease. However, continuous acid suppression with PPIs is recommended for patients with …
Authors
Scarpignato C; Sloan JA; Wang DH; Hunt RH
Journal
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, Vol. 1481, No. 1, pp. 90–107
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
December 2020
DOI
10.1111/nyas.14447
ISSN
0077-8923