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172. GERD and Barrett’s Esophagus
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16 minutes
Released:
Dec 9, 2015
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Podcast episode
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In this episode, Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Simon Turner discusses GERD and Barrett’s Esophagus. Gastro-esophageal reflux disease, or GERD is one of the most common problems encountered by primary care physicians. It is the number 1 outpatient GI related complaint, and of all the patients with chest pain who have a negative work-up for angina, 50% have symptoms due to GERD. In addition to being common, GERD can also be quite serious, with the potential for debilitating symptoms, severe complications and even a risk of cancer. The objectives include the: Presentation Diagnosis Management Complications including Barrett’s Esophagus
Released:
Dec 9, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
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