La enfermedad por ref ujo gastroesofágico y la unión esofagogástrica. Revisión de la literatura

Objectives

With the aim of presenting a global view on gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and allow the growth of knowledge about this disease, we review the issue to serve even as a basis for developing further research on the subject, results to be published later.

Material and methods

We make a literature review and subsequent comment by a series of recent articles on GERD and gastroesophagic junction (GEJ).

Results

There are a number of articles with the aim of the study and understanding of GERD including its consequences, its etiology, treatment and control of symptoms. Despite the various possibilities, the scientific community demonstrates the concern to understand the functioning of the GEJ and try to correct the changes to solve the problem of reflux.

Conclusions

GERD shows great impact on quality of life (QoL) and the economics of modern society. Understanding the structure related to reflux may provide alternatives to the scientific community to propose and improve treatment strategies for GERD.