EVALUATION AND TREATMENT OF GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX.

Abstract

Although esophageal hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux often occur together, they can occur separately. Reflux of digestive juice into the esophagus is the physiologic malfunction which causes symptoms and complications, whereas hiatal hernia is an anatomic abnormality which itself rarely causes symptoms or complications. A standardized measurement of reflux is valuable in many clinical situations. Rational treatment for gastroesophageal reflux can be either medical or surgical. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0677186

Entities

People

  • David B. Skinner
  • Donald J. Booth
  • Thomas F. Camp

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abnormalities
  • Esophagus
  • Hernia
  • Malfunctions
  • Measurement
  • Performance (Engineering)
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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