Reversibility of GERD Ultrastructural Alterations and Relief of Symptoms After Omeprazole Treatment

2005201 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Carlo Calabrese · University of Bologna

M. Bortolotti · University of Bologna

Anna Adele Fabbri · University of Bologna

Alessandra Areni · Instituto de Gastroenterología

Giovanna Cenacchi · University of Bologna

C. Scialpi · University of Bologna

Mario Miglioli ·

Abstract

Three and six months of omeprazole therapy led to a complete recovery of DIS in 92.1% and 97.4% of cases, respectively. No significant differences of DIS between NERD and EE were noted. Complete recovery of DIS was accompanied by regression of heartburn in all cases.

Topics & Keywords

Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments Eosinophilic Esophagitis Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The American Journal of Gastroenterology

Volume 100, Issue 3, pp. 537-542

DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2005.40476.x

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