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GERD Advanced Anatomy: Part 2

September 18, 2013 by Debbie Donovan 2 Comments

GERD Advanced Anatomy: Part 2

  High Pressure Zone (HPZ) Created By the Antireflux Barrier Ever wondered how your stomach contents defy gravity and don’t leak out when you hang upside down? Understanding the complexity of how the high pressure zone forms the antireflux barrier helps explain this phenomenon and leads to a better understanding of why heartburn happens. In […]

GERD Intricate Anatomy: Part I

September 16, 2013 by Debbie Donovan 2 Comments

GERD Intricate Anatomy: Part I

  Anatomical parts of the Anti-Reflux Barrier Ever wondered how your stomach contents defy gravity and don’t leak out when you hang upside down? Knowing the anatomical parts of anti-reflux barrier helps explain this phenomenon and leads to a better understanding of why heartburn happens. In Part I, we discuss the physical structures. In Part […]

Professional GERD nerds

September 13, 2013 by Debbie Donovan 1 Comment

Professional GERD nerds

We thought it would be appropriate to share a short list of prominent individuals whose names are directly connected to GERD. By the virtue of their passionate work, they too are GERD nerds: Barrett, Norman Rupert (1903-1979) The condition that bears his name occurs when the esophageal lining changes, becoming similar to the tissue that […]

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  • What is GERD
    • Overview
    • GERD Symptoms: Signs of Acid Reflux Disease
    • What Causes Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
    • Hiatal Hernia and the TIF procedure
    • Diagnosis of GERD: How Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is Diagnosed
  • GERD Treatment Options
    • Overview
    • Treating GERD with Diet and Lifestyle Changes
    • Medications for GERD Treatment
    • Antireflux Surgery: Types of Fundoplication
  • TIF Procedure: Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication Surgery
    • Overview
    • Comparison of the TIF Procedure and Nissen Fundoplication
    • Is the TIF Procedure Right for You?
    • What to Expect Before, During, and After TIF Procedure
    • Clinical Results for the TIF Procedure
    • TIF Procedure Side Effects, Risks, and Complications: Safety Information For Potential Patients
    • Affording the TIF Procedure: Costs and Insurance Coverage
    • Frequently Asked Questions: TIF Surgery and the EsophyX Device to Treat GERD
  • Patient Resources
    • Patient Stories
    • Frequently Asked Questions: TIF Surgery and the EsophyX Device to Treat GERD
    • GERD-HRQL: Health Related Quality of Life Questionnaire
    • Questions for your Doctor: What to Ask About GERD Diagnosis and Treatment
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