Brazilian Clinical Guideline for the Therapeutic Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (Brazilian Federation of Gastroenterology, Fbg)
Joaquim Prado P MORAES-FILHO,
Gerson DOMINGUES,
Decio CHINZON
Abstract:Background: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a prevalent condition in Brazil, affecting 12% to 20% of the urban population, with significant implications for patient quality of life and potential for complications. Objective: This paper focuses on the recent update of the Brazilian guidelines for GERD, a necessary revision due to advancements in knowledge and practice since the last publication over a decade ago. The update pays particular attention to the role and safety of proton pump inhibitors (P… Show more
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