Gastroesophageal reflux disease in Asia: A historical perspective and present challenges.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), previously uncommon in Asia, has now become an important disease in the region. Although much variability exists between studies, most endoscopy-based studies show a prevalence of erosive esophagitis of more than 10%. Symptom-based studies also show a prevalen...

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Main Author: Goh, K.L.
Format: Article
Published: 2011
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Online Access:http://eprints.um.edu.my/1333/
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21199509
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