Objective

Overview

Diagnosis of GERD

Erosive Esophagitis (EE)

Management

For symptoms not related to the esophagus (extra-esophageal)

Refractory GERD (stubborn or persistent)

Surgical and endoscopic options for GERD

Design and created by Guideline Central in participation with the American College of Gastroenterology.

Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Patient Guideline Summary

American College of Gastroenterology

Publication Date: February 24, 2023

Abbreviations

ACG: American College of Gastroenterology

EE: erosive esophagitis

GERD: gastro-esophageal reflux disease

HRM: High-resolution manometry

LPR: laryngopharyngeal reflux

MSA: Magnetic sphincter augmentation

NERD: nonerosive reflux disease

PPI: proton pump inhibitor

TIF: Transoral incisionless fundoplication

Source Citation

Katz PO, Dunbar KB, Schnoll-Sussman FH, Greer KB, Yadlapati R, Spechler SJ. ACG Clinical Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Am J Gastroenterol. 2021 Nov 22. doi: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000001538. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34807007.

Disclaimer

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