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Influence of the esophageal hiatus size on the lower esophageal sphincter, on reflux activity and on symptomatology.

Hiatal hernia is an underlying factor contributing to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). However, it remains elusive whether the size of...

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Effect of Running on Gastroesophageal Reflux and Reflux Mechanisms.

Objectives: Reflux symptoms are common among athletes and can have a negative impact on athletic performance. At present, the mechanisms...

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Colonic fermentation influences lower esophageal sphincter function in gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Background & aims: Colonic fermentation of carbohydrates is known to influence gastric and esophageal motility in healthy subjects. This study...

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Association between tea consumption and gastroesophageal reflux disease: A meta-analysis.

Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common digestive system diseases, which is associated with lifestyle and...

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Association between coffee intake and gastroesophageal reflux disease: a meta-analysis.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common diseases affecting patients worldwide, but its risk factors and causes...

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Response of the lower esophageal sphincter to gastric distention by carbonated beverages.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease often occurs in patients with normal resting pressure and length of the lower esophageal sphincter. Such patients...

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Carbonated beverages and gastrointestinal system: between myth and reality.

A wealth of information has appeared on non-scientific publications, some suggesting a positive effect of carbonated beverages on gastrointestinal diseases...

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Patients with acid, high-fat and low-protein diet have higher laryngopharyngeal reflux episodes at the impedance-pH monitoring.

Objective: To assess the impact of diet on the occurrence of proximal reflux episodes at the multichannel intraluminal impedance-pH monitoring...

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The consumption of snacks and soft drinks between meals may contribute to the development and to persistence of gastro-esophageal reflux disease.

The hypothesis: The habit of snacking and drinking soft beverages between breakfast, lunch and dinner, which is very widespread in...

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