Journal article
Prokinetic drug utility in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux esophagitis: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Esophagitis caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) results in appreciable morbidity and economic burden. No systematic review has addressed the effectiveness of prokinetic drugs in the treatment of GERD esophagitis in adults.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the utility of prokinetic drugs in improving symptoms and endoscopic lesions in patients with GERD esophagitis.
Authors
Manzotti ME; Catalano HN; Serrano FA; Di Stilio G; Koch MF; Guyatt G
Journal
Open Medicine, Vol. 1, No. 3, pp. e171–e180
Publication Date
2007
ISSN
1911-2092