Annals of surgery
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Review Meta Analysis
Diagnosis and Treatment of the Extraesophageal Manifestations of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.
To review the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment options available for management of extraesophageal manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and to compare the most recent technological advances to the existing guidelines. ⋯ Recent studies demonstrate the potential diagnostic role of MII-pH monitoring. Surgical intervention provides resolution of extraesophageal symptoms less reliably than typical symptoms when the patient has GERD.