Background: Gastroesophageal reflux occurs mainly during the daytime in patients with Los Angeles grade A esophagitis, but predominantly during the night in patients with grade C and D esophagitis.

Panel A shows the microscopic myoarchitecture of the circular and longitudinal muscle layers of the lower esophageal sphincter and stomach. The circular muscle fibers of the esophagus cross each other ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A: This 52-year-old man with presumed gastroesophageal reflux disease, erosive esophagitis grade D, is referred ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has traditionally been understood as a chronic gastrointestinal disorder caused by the retrograde reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus. This reflux can ...

DALLAS – Nov. 19, 2009 – Contrary to current thinking, a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) might not develop as a direct result of acidic digestive juices burning the esophagus, ...