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Gong-Yu Zhang, Zhen-Yu Zhang, Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing First Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210006, Jiangsu Province, China
Correspondence to: Associate Professor Zhen-Yu Zhang, Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing First Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, 68 Changle Road, Nanjing 210006, Jiangsu Province, China. ahwangzhibing776@163.com
Received: May 18, 2010 Revised: July 6, 2010 Accepted: July 12, 2010 Published online: August 28, 2010
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a common disorder in Western society, is less seen in Asian countries, but there is an evidence that the incidence of GERD and its complications is rising. Many factors are believed to be responsible for the pathogenesis of GERD. In addition to some recognized factors, the role of other factors, such as obesity and Helicobacter pylori infection, in the pathogenesis of GERD is still unclear. Furthermore, GERD is believed to be associated with the development of many other diseases. This review summarizes the prevalence and risk factors of GERD and its complications.
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