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Reflux and acid peptic diseases in the elderly.
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Clinics in geriatric medicine [Clin Geriatr Med] 2014 Feb; Vol. 30 (1), pp. 29-41. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common disorder among elderly patients seeking medical care. Diagnosis and management of GERD in the older patient is a unique challenge for both the primary care provider and the gastroenterologist. Such patients may have atypical symptoms, more severe disease, and a higher rate of complications such as erosive esophagitis, Barrett esophagus, and esophageal cancer. Moreover, the elderly may be more sensitive to the morbidity and mortality of the available treatments for GERD. A careful and vigilant approach to the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of reflux disease in the elderly is warranted.<br /> (Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Aged
Barrett Esophagus etiology
Barrett Esophagus prevention & control
Diagnosis, Differential
Disease Management
Early Diagnosis
Esophageal Neoplasms etiology
Esophageal Neoplasms prevention & control
Esophagitis, Peptic etiology
Esophagitis, Peptic prevention & control
Gastrointestinal Agents therapeutic use
Humans
Symptom Assessment methods
Endoscopy, Digestive System methods
Gastroesophageal Reflux complications
Gastroesophageal Reflux diagnosis
Gastroesophageal Reflux physiopathology
Gastroesophageal Reflux therapy
Proton Pump Inhibitors therapeutic use
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1879-8853
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Clinics in geriatric medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24267600
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cger.2013.10.006