Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Collis-Nissen fundoplication for a symptomatic paraesophageal hernia

Ashley L. Racette, PA-C, MPAS; Richard T. Miller, MD September 02, 2010

A laparoscopic approach leads to relief of the patient's gastroesophageal reflux, uneventful surgery, and a smooth recovery
 

How long can a patient with GERD take a PPI?

June 03, 2010

Is there a limit to how long a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms can be treated with a proton pump inhibitor?
 

Guidelines for GERD: A practical approach

By Carl Sherman December 03, 2009

Start with antisecretory drugs, i.e., proton-pump inhibitors, then make medication, dosage, and lifestyle changes to suit the individual patient.
 

Differences in PPIs

Question asked by Steven Schwartz, MD, Bronx, N.Y., and answered by Christopher Ruser, MD November 21, 2008

Over many years, the difference in cost between omeprazole and some of the other proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) can add up to thousands of dollars. There seems to be a widespread belief that other PPIs work better. Do they?