Download or read book Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, An issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America written by Joel E Richter and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-03-28 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gastroesophageal reflux disease and its complications effect 40 % of the US population. It is the most common reason for outpatient GI visits with treatment costs amounting to nearly $10 billion a year. Thisissue updates interested physicians on the new advance in GERD pathogenesis, diagnosis and medical/surgical treatment , especially over the last 5 years. Lots of advancements have been made in this time period and this will be a excellent reference book for the busy academic and community physician interested in GERD.