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What is acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and how is it affected by bariatric surgery?

April 26, 2017acid reflux affected bariatric disease Gastroesophageal GERD Reflux surgery

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What is acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and how is it affected by bariatric surgery?

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Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, is injury to the esophagus caused by chronic exposure to stomach acid. It is a serious disease that can lead to esophagitis, Barrett’s esophagus, and esophageal cancer (adenocarcinoma).8 – 98% of patients who had gastric bypass surgery experienced complete resolution of acid reflux/GERD.4 – 32.3% of patients who had gastric banding surgery experienced complete resolution of acid reflux/GERD.

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Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, is injury to the esophagus caused by chronic exposure to stomach acid. It is a serious disease that can cause esophagitis, Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal cancer (adenocarcinoma).