Does Gerd Require Hospitalization?
- GERD, Acid Reflux, Heartburn Medications
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Complications
Surgery
Surgical Management Of Barrett's Esophagus
Procedures to Remove the Mucus Lining. Various techniques or devices have been developed to remove the mucus lining of the esophagus. The intention is to remove early cancerous or precancerous tissue (high-grade dysplasia) and allow regrowth of new and hopefully healthy tissue in the esophagus.
Such techniques include photodynamic therapy (PDT), surgical removal of the abnormal lining, or ablation techniques, such as the use of laser, to destroy...
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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