Obesity is a condition that has increased all over the world in the last 3 decades. Overweight
and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are related. GERD may have different …

Introduction Esophageal diverticula are rare. They may occur in the pharyngoesophageal
area (Zenker's), midesophagus, or distally (epiphrenic). A motility disorder (either at the level …

Gastroesophageal reflux disease pathophysiology is multifactorial and linked to a misbalance
between the aggressiveness of the refluxate into the esophagus or adjacent organs and …

Although the etiology of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is multifactorial, the
pathophysiology of the disease in morbidly obese patients remains incompletely understood. The …

Objective: To determine the prevalence and proximal extent of gastroesophageal reflux (GERD)
in patients awaiting lung transplantation. Background: GERD has been postulated to …

Background Obesity-related comorbidities are treated by Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB)
due to weight loss and intestinal hormone changes. Few studies report the evolution of …

Although Chagas' disease esophagopaty and idiopathic (primary) achalasia share several
similarities, however, some differences between the two diseases have been noticed. To …

Esophageal achalasia is a primary esophageal motility disorder characterized by the
absence of esophageal peristalsis and failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax in …

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and obesity coexist in many patients in the Western
population. The association is not coincidental, since GERD pathophysiology is, in part, …

An adequate preoperative workup is critical for the success of bariatric surgery. A key
component of the preoperative evaluation involves a comprehensive patient education about …