New evidence defining the pathology and pathogenesis of lower esophageal sphincter damage
ConclusionThe new understanding of the significance of cardiac mucosa provides a new and highly accurate histologic method of assessment of LES damage, the primary cause of
GERD. This opens a new door to complete histologic assessment of GERD from its etiologic standpoint and to new research that permit early diagnosis of GERD at its outset.
Ultimately, such early diagnosis has the potential to reverse the increasing trend of
esophageal adenocarcinoma.
Source: European Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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