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Kasyap AK, Sah SK, Chaudhary S. Clinical spectrum and risk factors associated with asymptomatic erosive esophagitis as determined by Los Angeles classification: A cross-sectional study. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0192739. [PMID: 29486003 PMCID: PMC5828361 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0192739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2017] [Accepted: 01/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic and recurrent disease, and it varies in regions. However, to date, there are no reports available on clinical features and the risk factors for the asymptomatic reflux esophagitis in Nepalese adults. METHODS Data were gathered from 142 erosive patients who had undergone endoscopy at Bir Hospital, Kathmandu. Los Angeles classification was used to grade the severity of the disease. Patients were interviewed to find out the presence of various reflux symptoms. RESULTS Based on the Los Angeles classification, the severity of the disease assessed was; grade A 31.8% (31/142), grade B 39.4% (56/142), grade C 33.8% (48/142), and grade D 4.9% (7/142). One hundred and twenty six (88.7%) subjects had reflux symptoms. Prevalence of asymptomatic esophagitis was 16(11.3%). Age was independently linked to asymptomatic esophagitis (P<0.05), and the odd of being asymptomatic appeared lower in younger adults (P<0.05; OR: 0.118; CI: 0.014-.994). CONCLUSION A low prevalence of asymptomatic reflux esophagitis (RE) was seen. Most subjects experienced mild to moderate RE. Age remained an independent factor associated with reflux esophagitis, and the odds of being asymptomatic was lower in younger age.
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- Akhilesh Kumar Kasyap
- Department of Medicine, Gastroenterology unit, National Academy of Medical Science, Bir Hospital Mahabauddha, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, Purbanchal University, Little Buddha College of Health Science, Minbhawan, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Medicine, Gastroenterology unit, National Academy of Medical Science, Bir Hospital Mahabauddha, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Yuan HX, Tian JJ, Yan ZX. Advances in management of reflux esophagitis by traditional Chinese medicine. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2016; 24:4323-4329. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v24.i32.4323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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In recent years, treatment of reflux esophagitis (RE) by traditional Chinese medicine, mainly based on the etiology and pathogenesis, has achieved satisfactory results. RE is often associated with improper diet, emotion disorders, and weary internal injuries, and its onset is due to weakness of the spleen and stomach and adverse rising of stomach Qi. Special prescription treatment and syndrome differentiation are often used clinically. Experimental studies with regard to gastrointestinal hormone, inflammatory factors and proteins, and lower esophageal sphincter calcium channel have been carried out to clarify the mechanisms of RE. In this paper, we make a brief review of the related studies, and summarize our strategy for the treatment of RE, in order to offer reference for clinicians.
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Lee HJ, Kim B, Kim DW, Park JC, Shin SK, Lee YC, Lee SK. Does Sedation Affect Examination of Esophagogastric Junction during Upper Endoscopy? Yonsei Med J 2015; 56:1566-71. [PMID: 26446638 PMCID: PMC4630044 DOI: 10.3349/ymj.2015.56.6.1566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2014] [Revised: 12/09/2014] [Accepted: 12/26/2014] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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PURPOSE During sedated esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), patients may not be able to perform inspiration, which is necessary to examine the esophagogastric junction. Therefore sedation may affect diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux-related findings. The aim of our study was to investigate the effect of sedation on diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux-related findings during EGD. MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective study evaluated 28914 patients older than 20 years who underwent EGD at our institution between January 2011 and December 2011. Ultimately, 1546 patients indicated for EGD for health check-up and symptom evaluation were included. RESULTS There were 18546 patients who had diagnostic EGD: 10471 patients (56%) by non-sedated EGD and 8075 patients (43%) by sedated EGD. After statistical adjustment for age, sex, and body mass index, minimal change esophagitis, and hiatal hernia were significantly less frequently observed in the sedated EGD group [odds ratio (OR), 0.651; 95% confidence interval (CI), 0.586 to 0.722 and OR, 0.699; 95% CI, 0.564 to 0.866]. Nevertheless, there was no significant difference in other findings at the gastroesophageal junction, such as reflux esophagitis with Los Angeles classification A, B, C, and D or Barrett's esophagus, between the two groups. Similarly, there were no differences in early gastric cancer, advanced gastric cancer, and gastric ulcer occurrence. CONCLUSION Sedation can impede the detection of minimal change esophagitis and hiatal hernia, but does not influence detection of reflux esophagitis of definite severity and Barrett's esophagus.
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- Hyun Jik Lee
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Biostatistics Collaboration Unit, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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Piqué N, Ponce M, Garrigues V, Rodrigo L, Calvo F, de Argila CM, Borda F, Naranjo A, Alcedo J, José Soria M, Rey E, Bujanda L, Gisbert JP, Suarez D, Calvet X, Ponce J. Prevalence of severe esophagitis in Spain. Results of the PRESS study (Prevalence and Risk factors for Esophagitis in Spain: A cross-sectional study). United European Gastroenterol J 2015; 4:229-35. [PMID: 27087951 DOI: 10.1177/2050640615595916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2015] [Accepted: 06/21/2015] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND *N.P. and M.P. contributed equally to this study.The current prevalence of esophagitis in southern Europe is unknown. In addition, the risk factors for reflux esophagitis are not fully understood. OBJECTIVE The objective of this article is to assess the prevalence and risk factors for esophagitis in Spain. METHODS A prospective, observational, cross-sectional, multicenter study (PRESS study) was conducted among 31 gastrointestinal endoscopy units throughout Spain. A total of 1361 patients undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy were enrolled. Sociodemographic, clinical and treatment data were recorded. RESULTS A total of 95% of patients were Caucasian and 52% were male (mean age: 53 ± 17 years). The most frequent symptoms prompting endoscopy were heartburn (40%), regurgitation (26%) and dysphagia (15%). Fifty-four percent of patients undergoing endoscopy were receiving proton pump inhibitor (PPI) treatment. Esophagitis (mainly mild-moderate) was present in 154 (12.4%) patients. The severe form was recorded in only 11 (0.8%) patients. Multivariate analysis results indicated that the likelihood of esophagitis was higher in men (OR = 1.91, 95% CI = 1.31-2.78), in patients with high GERD-Q scores (OR = 1.256, 95% CI = 1.176-1.343), weight increase (OR = 1.014, 95% CI = 1.003-1.025) and high alcohol consumption (OR = 2.49, 95% CI = 1.16-5.36). CONCLUSION Severe esophagitis is a rare finding in the Spanish population. Male gender, high GERD-Q score, weight increase and high alcohol consumption are main risk factors for its appearance.
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- Núria Piqué
- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Pharmacy Faculty, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Universitario La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Universitario La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Digestive Tract Department, Hospital Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Albacete, Albacete, Spain
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- Service of Digestive Tract, Hospital de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, University Hospital Reina Sofia, Córdoba, Spain
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hospital San Jorge, Huesca, Spain
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- Department of Digestive Tract, Hospital Universitario Puerta del Mar, Cádiz, Spain
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- Department of Digestive Tract, Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Gastroenterology Hospital de Donostia, San Sebastian, Spain; Instituto Biodonostia (Universidad del País Vasco UPV/EHU), Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd), Madrid, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd), Madrid, Spain; Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Princesa (IIS-IP), Madrid, Spain
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- Unitat d'Epidemiologia i Avaluació-Fundació Parc Taulí, Hospital de Sabadell, Institut Universitari Parc Taulí, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Sabadell, Spain
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- Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Princesa (IIS-IP), Madrid, Spain; Department of Gastroenterology, Corporació Sanitaria Universitària Parc Taulí, Sabadell (Barcelona), Spain; Departament de Medicina, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Universitario La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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Jung JG, Kang HW, Hahn SJ, Kim JH, Lee JK, Lim YJ, Koh MS, Lee JH. Vegetarianism as a protective factor for reflux esophagitis: a retrospective, cross-sectional study between Buddhist priests and general population. Dig Dis Sci 2013; 58:2244-52. [PMID: 23508985 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-013-2639-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2012] [Accepted: 03/07/2013] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Several risk factors for reflux esophagitis, such as smoking, alcohol consumption, obesity, and metabolic syndrome, are recognized. But vegetarianism as a protective factor for reflux esophagitis has not been reported. The aim of this study is to elucidate the protective effect of vegetarianism for reflux esophagitis. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study that compared the prevalence of reflux esophagitis of 148 Buddhist priests, who are obligatory vegetarians with that of age- and sex-matched controls who underwent health checkups in a health promotion center. RESULTS The prevalence of reflux esophagitis was higher in the control group than in the Buddhist priest group (21.6 vs 12.2 %). Weight, body mass index, waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, and abdominal adipose tissue area were higher and high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and total cholesterol were lower in the Buddhist priest group. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was higher in the Buddhist priest group than the control group (30.4 vs 17.6 %). In univariate analysis, male sex (odds ratio [OR] = 3.325; 95 % confidence interval [CI], 1.659-6.666), current smoking (OR = 3.37; 95 % CI, 1.439-7.881), alcohol consumption (OR = 2.75; 95 % CI, 1.375-5.481), waist circumference (OR = 1.99; 95 % CI, 1.062-3.739), negative for Helicobacter pylori IgG antibody (OR = 1.89; 95 % CI, 1.018-3.491) and non-vegetarianism (OR = 1.99; 95 % CI, 1.062-3.739) were associated with reflux esophagitis. According to multivariate analysis, male sex (OR = 3.44; 95 % CI, 1.698-6.970), non-vegetarianism (OR = 2.08; 95 % CI, 1.086-3.974) and negative H. pylori IgG antibody (OR = 1.96; 95 % CI, 1.039-3.712) were significantly associated with reflux esophagitis. CONCLUSIONS A non-vegetarian diet is associated with reflux esophagitis.
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- Jae Gu Jung
- Department of Internal Medicine, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Seoul, 410-773, Republic of Korea
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Cai N, Ji GZ, Fan ZN, Wu YF, Zhang FM, Zhao ZF, Xu W, Liu Z. Association between body mass index and erosive esophagitis: A meta-analysis. World J Gastroenterol 2012; 18:2545-53. [PMID: 22654453 PMCID: PMC3360454 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i20.2545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2011] [Revised: 03/02/2012] [Accepted: 04/28/2012] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To conduct a meta-analysis to estimate the determinants of the association between erosive esophagitis (EE) and body mass index (BMI).
METHODS: We identified the studies using PubMed. Studies were selected for analysis based on certain inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were extracted from each study on the basis of predefined items. Meta-analyses were performed to verify the risk factors, such as obesity and gender.
RESULTS: Twenty-one studies were included in this systematic review. These studies demonstrated an association between increasing BMI and the presence of EE [95% confidence interval (CI): 1.35-1.88, overweight, odds ratio (OR) = 1.60, P value homogeneity = 0.003, 95% CI: 1.65-2.55, obese, OR = 2.05, P < 0.01]. The heterogeneity disappeared by stratifying for gender. No publication bias was observed in this meta-analysis by the Egger method.
CONCLUSION: This analysis demonstrates a positive association between BMI and the presence of EE, especially in males. The risk seems to progressively increase with increasing weight.
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Kinoshita Y, Hongo M. Efficacy of twice-daily rabeprazole for reflux esophagitis patients refractory to standard once-daily administration of PPI: the Japan-based TWICE study. Am J Gastroenterol 2012; 107:522-30. [PMID: 22433921 DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2012.19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Approximately 10% of patients with reflux esophagitis (RE) are not cured with the standard 8-week q.d. regimen with a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). Thus, b.i.d. dosing is often used in refractory RE (rRE) patients, although there has been no report of endoscopically confirmed healing with b.i.d. dosing of PPIs. This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of 8-week therapy with rabeprazole (RPZ) sodium at 20 mg b.i.d. or 10 mg b.i.d. as compared with RPZ at 20 mg q.d. in patients with RE refractory to the standard PPI regimen in Japan. METHODS Endoscopically confirmed rRE patients (Los Angeles grade A-D) who had received a standard PPI regimen for at least 8 weeks were randomized in a double-blind manner into groups receiving RPZ at 20 and 10 mg b.i.d. or 20 mg q.d. (control) daily for up to 8 weeks. The primary efficacy endpoint was the rate of endoscopically confirmed healing after week 8. RESULTS A total of 337 rRE patients treated at 71 sites were randomized. The rate of endoscopically confirmed healing after 8 weeks was significantly higher in those who received RPZ at 20 mg b.i.d. (77.0%, P = 0.003) and 10 mg b.i.d. (78.4%, P = 0.001) as compared with 20 mg q.d. (58.8%), and the rates of resolution of heartburn after week 8 were 80.0%, 74.0%, and 56.4%, respectively. All treatment regimens were well tolerated. CONCLUSIONS Regimens of RPZ at 20 and 10 mg b.i.d. for 8 weeks were more effective than 20 mg q.d. with regard to endoscopically confirmed healing and symptom resolution of RE refractory to a standard PPI regimen.
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- Yoshikazu Kinoshita
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Shimane University School of Medicine, Izumo, Shimane, Japan
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Miwa H, Hongo M, Kusano M. Combination of angiotensin II receptor blockers promotes proton pump inhibitor-based healing of reflux esophagitis. J Gastroenterol 2012; 47:249-55. [PMID: 22041918 DOI: 10.1007/s00535-011-0479-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2011] [Accepted: 08/27/2011] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Several studies have described factors associated with the failure of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to effect endoscopic healing of reflux esophagitis (RE), but few studies have addressed factors promoting PPI-based endoscopic healing. We performed post hoc analysis of a multicenter prospective cohort of RE patients to identify factors encouraging endoscopic healing of this disorder. METHODS Patients with RE received 10 or 20 mg rabeprazole for 8 weeks, and endoscopic findings before and after treatment were studied. To evaluate the effects of patient background factors on endoscopic healing, we performed multiple logistic regression analysis and determined the respective odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). RESULTS A total of 454 patients who underwent endoscopy at baseline and again at week 8 were included in the analysis. After 8 weeks of treatment, improvement in endoscopic findings was observed in 94.1% (427/454) of patients, and endoscopic healing was seen in 76.7% (348/454). Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that a combination of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) had a significant positive impact on endoscopic healing (OR 3.9, 95% CI 1.411-10.903), but no significant positive relationship was seen for other concomitant drugs such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and calcium channel blockers. Severe RE at baseline (OR 0.365, 95% CI 0.281-0.475) and PPI therapy prior to enrollment (OR 0.154, 95% CI 0.052-0.453) were found to have significant negative effects on endoscopic healing. CONCLUSIONS Concomitant use of ARBs may promote endoscopic healing of RE treated with PPIs.
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- Hiroto Miwa
- Division of Upper Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hyogo College of Medicine, 1-1 Mukogawa-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo 663-8501, Japan.
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Influence of lumbar kyphosis and back muscle strength on the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease in middle-aged and elderly people. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2012; 21:2149-57. [PMID: 22370926 PMCID: PMC3481106 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-012-2207-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2011] [Revised: 01/06/2012] [Accepted: 02/14/2012] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Objective The objectives of this study was to clarify the relationship between kyphosis and Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) by evaluation of spinal alignment, obesity, osteoporosis, back muscle strength, intake of oral drugs, and smoking and alcohol history in screening of a community population to determine the factors related to GERD symptoms. Summary of background data GERD increases with age and is estimated to occur in about 30% of people. Risk factors for GERD include aging, male gender, obesity, oral medicines, smoking, and alcohol intake. It has also been suggested that kyphosis may influence the frequency of GERD, but the relationship between kyphosis and GERD is unclear. Subjects and methods We examined 245 subjects (100 males and 145 females; average age 66.7 years old) in a health checkup that included evaluation of sagittal balance and spinal mobility with SpinalMouse®, GERD symptoms using the Frequency Scale for Symptoms of GERD (FSSG) questionnaire, body mass index, osteoporosis, back muscle strength, number of oral drugs taken per day, intake of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), intake of bisphosphonates, and smoking and alcohol intake. Results Multivariate logistic regression analysis including all the variables showed that lumbar lordosis angle, sagittal balance, number of oral drugs taken per day, and back muscle strength had significant effects on the presence of GERD (OR, 1.10, 1.11, 1.09 and 1.03; 95%CI, 1.03–1.17, 1.02–1.20, 1.01–1.18 and 1.01–1.04; p = 0.003, 0.015, 0.031 and 0.038, respectively). The other factors showed no association with GERD. Conclusion This study is the first to show that lumbar kyphosis, poor sagittal balance; increased number of oral drugs taken per day, and decreased back muscle strength are important risk factors for the development of GERD symptoms. Thus, orthopedic surgeons and physicians should pay attention to GERD in elderly patients with spinal deformity.
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a known predisposing factor for Barrett's esophagus. Amongst individuals with symptomatic GERD, the prevalence of Barrett esophagus is estimated to be more than 10%, and an individual with Barrett's esophagus is more likely than the general population to develop esophageal adenocarcinoma. In Western Europe and North America, incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma had been on the upward trend for many decades. In comparison, although the prevalence of GERD and reflux esophagitis has increased several fold in some parts of Asia, the prevalence of esophageal adenocarcinoma and Barrett's esophagus remains generally low in the region. Rising incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma has been observed in regions witnessing increasing prevalence of GERD. If the recent increase in prevalence of GERD in parts of urbanized Asia is any indication of the beginning of an upsurge in the incidence of Barrett's esophagus and associated adenocarcinoma, would we be witnessing a pattern of epidemiological shift mirroring that in the West? Given that more than 90% of Barrett's esophagus in Asian patients is of the short-segment type, which is reported to have lesser propensity to develop to adenocarcinoma, could the ongoing epidemiologic transition take Asia on the same trail as that which the West has taken? This article will draw on relevant findings from various parts of Asia and take an in-depth look at prevailing disease trends to see where Asia stands now in the changing epidemiology of GERD, Barrett's esophagus and associated adenocarcinoma.
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- Khek Yu Ho
- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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Fujimoto K, Hongo M. Safety and efficacy of long-term maintenance therapy with oral dose of rabeprazole 10 mg once daily in Japanese patients with reflux esophagitis. Intern Med 2011; 50:179-88. [PMID: 21297318 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.50.4238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this prospective clinical study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of long-term proton pump inhibitor (PPI) treatment for two years in Japanese patients with reflux esophagitis (RE). METHODS The efficacy and safety of two-year (104-week) treatment with rabeprazole (RPZ) 10 mg were studied in patients confirmed to have been cured of RE by PPI and who required long-term maintenance therapy with PPI. We performed serial endoscopy, checked gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms, adverse events, laboratory values and serum gastrin. We also monitored gastric mucosal histology, atrophy and polyps. RESULTS The endoscopic non-relapse rate for RE was 87.3% for the 104-week period. GERD symptoms improved based on the fact that the mean change from baseline in GERD symptom score after treatment was a negative value. Treatment was safe; and atrophy was found to have developed in virtually no cases. A few new benign fundic gland or hyperplastic polyps developed throughout the study, but no ECL carcinoids were found to have developed. Serum gastrin levels tended to increase up to 24 weeks, but there were no subsequent changes thereafter up to 104 weeks. CONCLUSION The results confirmed oral RPZ 10 mg to be effective for maintenance therapy in Japanese patients with RE. Although effects on the gastric mucosa were not ruled out, long-term use of RPZ was confirmed to be safe overall.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Saga Medical School, Japan.
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Goh KL. Gastroesophageal reflux disease in Asia: A historical perspective and present challenges. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2011; 26 Suppl 1:2-10. [PMID: 21199509 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2010.06534.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), previously uncommon in Asia, has now become an important disease in the region. Although much variability exists between studies, most endoscopy-based studies show a prevalence of erosive esophagitis of more than 10%. Symptom-based studies also show a prevalence of 6-10%. Two longitudinal follow-up studies on GERD symptoms have shown an increase with time, and several endoscopy-based time trend studies have also shown a significant increase in erosive reflux esophagitis. Studies on Barrett's esophagus have been confounded by the description of short (SSBE) and long segment (LSBE) Barrett's esophagus. Great variation in prevalence rates has been reported. SSBE vary from 0.1% to more than 20% while LSBE vary from 1-2%. Of the putative causative factors, obesity has been the most important. Many studies have linked GERD-esophagitis as well as occurrence of reflux symptoms with an increase in body mass index (BMI), obesity, especially visceral or central obesity, and metabolic syndrome. A decline in Helicobacter pylori infection with growing affluence in Asia has been broadly thought to result in healthier stomachs and a higher gastric acid output resulting in reflux disease. However, variable results have been obtained from association and H. pylori eradication studies.
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- Khean-Lee Goh
- Department of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Kimura Y, Sugiura M, Kato T, Makino N, Ohmae Y, Kishimoto S. Value of barium swallow studies in predicting the response to rabeprazole in elderly patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux disease and nonerosive reflux disease in particular. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2010; 119:631-5. [PMID: 21033032 DOI: 10.1177/000348941011900911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD) is an important cause of throat discomfort in the elderly. Our objective was to investigate the usefulness of barium swallow studies for the diagnosis of LPRD. METHODS The subjects were 59 patients at least 60 years of age with LPRD suspected on laryngoscopic findings. We evaluated esophageal clearance using a barium swallow study and the upper gastrointestinal tract endoscopic findings of gastroesophageal reflux disease according to the revised Los Angeles classification, and correlated these findings with the effect of rabeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor. RESULTS Among subjects with positive reflux findings in the esophageal phase of the barium swallow, rabeprazole was significantly effective (p = 0.0025). To identify nonerosive reflux disease, we analyzed the 50 cases with a negative Los Angeles classification of upper gastrointestinal tract endoscopic findings. Rabeprazole was again significantly effective in patients with positive findings for esophageal reflux (p = 0.0025). CONCLUSIONS Among elderly patients with suspected LPRD, there was a positive correlation between impaired esophageal clearance on the barium swallow study and the effectiveness of rabeprazole. The barium swallow study could be a screening test for LPRD in elderly patients with throat discomfort.
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- Yurika Kimura
- Department of Otolaryngology, Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Hospital, 35-2 Sakaecho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo-to, Japan 173-0015
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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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Franceschi M, Di Mario F, Leandro G, Maggi S, Pilotto A. Acid-related disorders in the elderly. Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol 2009; 23:839-48. [PMID: 19942162 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpg.2009.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2009] [Revised: 09/28/2009] [Accepted: 10/01/2009] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer and gastric cancer become more common and more severe with advancing age. Older individuals also tend to have a higher prevalence of co-morbid factors, such as Helicobacter pylori infection, presence of other diseases, or use of medications (e.g., nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, bisphosphonates) that increase their risk for acid-related disorders. Unfortunately, in the elderly patient with these disorders symptom presentation may be slight or atypical, resulting in a delayed diagnosis. In general, the treatment of older individuals with peptic ulcer or GERD and its complications is similar to that of younger individuals. Proton pump inhibitors are the basis of therapy for symptom relief, healing of erosive esophagitis and peptic ulceration, reduction of the risk for NSAID induced mucosal damage, and prevention of disease relapses. The strongest prevalence of H.pylori infection in the elderly, as well as the role of H.pylori in the occurrence of gastric lesions, in particular ulcer diseases, gastric precancerous lesions and gastric cancer, make the diagnosis and the eradication of H.pylori in this population of the utmost importance. Strategies to improve the management of upper gastrointestinal diseases in older people will reduce mortality and improve quality of life.
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- Marilisa Franceschi
- Endoscopy Unit, Department of Surgery, ASL Alto Vicentino, De Lellis Hospital, Via De Lellis, Schio (VI), Italy.
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The prevalence of and risk factors for Barrett's esophagus in a Korean population: A nationwide multicenter prospective study. J Clin Gastroenterol 2009; 43:907-14. [PMID: 19417682 DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0b013e318196bd11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of Barrett's esophagus (BE) in the general Korean population by evaluating screening esophagogastroduodenoscopy. In addition, the risk factors for BE were identified. METHOD An esophagogastroduodenoscopy examination was performed in 25,536 subjects who had upper endoscopy screening from January 2006 to July 2006. RESULTS Two hundred and fifteen subjects were confirmed to have BE by pathology, thus the prevalence of BE was calculated to be 0.84%. The endoscopic findings were subdivided into 2 groups: BE without reflux esophagitis (RE), which included 167 (77.7%), and BE with RE, which included 48 (22.3%). The analysis of symptoms showed that only 60.1% of the subjects with BE had reflux symptoms. Chest pain [odds ratio (OR): 1.48, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.04-2.11] and epigastric soreness (OR: 1.42, 95% CI: 1.05-1.93) were found more frequently in the subjects with BE compared with the normal subjects. The multivariate analysis showed that the risk factors for all subjects with BE were a male sex (OR: 1.82, 95% CI: 1.32-2.50), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use (OR: 2.02, 95% CI: 1.28-3.20), hiatal hernia (OR: 5.66, 95% CI: 3.70-8.66), and an age > or = 60 compared with an age < 40 (OR: 1.81, 95% CI: 1.07-3.09). There was no significant difference associated with RE. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of BE in Korean patients presenting for a routine health check-up was 0.84%, lower than reported in Western countries. Among the subjects with BE 77.7% did not have endoscopic erosions and there were no reflux symptoms in 39.9%. These results suggest that regular endoscopic screening with a high index of suspicion is necessary for the diagnosis of BE.
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Epidemiology and clinical characteristics of GERD in the Japanese population. J Gastroenterol 2009; 44:518-34. [PMID: 19365600 DOI: 10.1007/s00535-009-0047-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 231] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2008] [Accepted: 02/02/2009] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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We reviewed articles on the epidemiology and clinical characteristics of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in Japan to clarify these features of GERD in this country. Although the definition of GERD depends on the individual study, the prevalence of GERD has been increasing since the end of the 1990s. The reasons for the increase in the prevalence of GERD may be due to increases in gastric acid secretion, a decrease in the Helicobacter pylori infection rate, more attention being paid to GERD, and advances in the concept of GERD. More than half of GERD patients had non-erosive reflux disease, and the majority (87%) of erosive esophagitis was mild type, such as Los Angeles classification grade A and grade B. There were several identified risk factors, such as older age, obesity, and hiatal hernia. In particular, mild gastric atrophy and absence of H. pylori infection influence the characteristics of GERD in the Japanese population. We also discuss GERD in the elderly; asymptomatic GERD; the natural history of GERD; and associations between GERD and peptic ulcer disease and H. pylori eradication. We examined the prevalence of GERD in patients with specific diseases, and found a higher prevalence of GERD, compared with that in the general population, in patients with diabetes mellitus, those with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, and those with bronchial asthma. We provide a comprehensive review of GERD in the Japanese population and raise several clinical issues.
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Clinical spectrum of reflux esophagitis among 25,536 Koreans who underwent a health check-up: a nationwide multicenter prospective, endoscopy-based study. J Clin Gastroenterol 2009; 43:632-8. [PMID: 19169148 DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0b013e3181855055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Gastroesophageal reflux is a commonly encountered condition, but detailed data on reflux symptoms in Asian countries are lacking. GOALS To evaluate the prevalence and to document the clinical spectrum of endoscopic reflux esophagitis (RE). STUDY A total 25,536 subjects underwent an upper gastrointestinal endoscopic examination as part of a health check, and completed a gastroesophageal reflux questionnaire. Endoscopic findings classified according to the Los Angeles (LA) classification and the data from gastroesophageal reflux questionnaire were analyzed. RESULTS On the basis of endoscopic findings, 2019 subjects (7.91%) were found to have RE: 5.87% in LA-A; 1.84% in LA-B; 0.18% in LA-C; and 0.02% in LA-D. Heartburn, acid regurgitation, chest pain, hoarseness, globus sensation, cough, and epigastric soreness were found to be associated with RE (P<0.05). Heartburn, acid regurgitation, and epigastric soreness were more frequent in LA-B than in LA-A (P<0.05). Epigastric soreness was most bothersome in LA-A and LA-B, and acid regurgitation was most bothersome in LA-C and LA-D (P<0.01). Heartburn, hoarseness, and globus sensation were more frequent in men with RE, and acid regurgitation was most common in women. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of RE was found to be 7.91% in Korea, and the profiles of reflux symptoms were found to depend on grade of RE and sex.
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Hwang JK, Kim J, Hong SG, Jung SJ, Joo MK, Lee BJ, Park JJ, Kim JS, Bak YT. [A prospective multicenter study on the prevalence and symptoms of erosive reflux esophagitis in secondary and tertiary hospitals in Korea]. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2009; 53:283-91. [PMID: 19458464 DOI: 10.4166/kjg.2009.53.5.283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Recent studies suggest that the prevalence of erosive esophagitis (EE) is increasing in Asia. The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence of EE among outpatients visiting gastroenterology clinics of secondary and tertiary hospitals in Korea, and to analyze their symptoms. METHODS From May to July 2003, outpatients undergoing their first upper gastrointestinal endoscopies after visiting gastroenterology clinics in secondary and tertiary hospitals in Korea were enrolled. Prevalence of EE was calculated from their endoscopic findings, and symptoms were analyzed from the validated symptom questionnaire. RESULTS Among 4,275 cases from 24 hospitals, 506 (11.8%) had EE. Among 836 cases with predominantly typical GERD symptoms, EE was diagnosed in 140 (16.7%). Among 530 cases having predominantly typical GERD symptoms with a frequency of at least twice a week or with a significant impact on their daily lives, EE was found in 104 (19.6%). The prevalence of EE was positively associated with males irrespective of age, old aged (> or =65 years) females, predominantly typical GERD symptoms at least twice a week, and the numbers of typical GERD symptoms. The severity of GERD symptoms did not affect the prevalence of EE. The most common typical and atypical GERD symptoms in cases with EE were regurgitation and epigastric soreness, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of EE among outpatients visiting gastroenterology clinics in Korea was 11.8%. Independent factors associated with increased prevalence of EE were males irrespective of age, old aged (> or =65 years) females, number of typical GERD symptoms, and frequent typical GERD symptoms.
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- Jin Ki Hwang
- Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Guro-gu, Seoul, Korea
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Lee ES, Kim N, Lee SH, Park YS, Kim JW, Jeong SH, Lee DH, Jung HC, Song IS. Comparison of risk factors and clinical responses to proton pump inhibitors in patients with erosive oesophagitis and non-erosive reflux disease. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2009; 30:154-64. [PMID: 19392871 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2009.04021.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND There has been no report on the response to proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy and on-demand or the relapse rate of non-erosive reflux disease (NERD) and erosive oesophagitis in Korea. AIM To compare the risk factors, clinical symptoms and PPI responses between patients with erosive oesophagitis and NERD patients. METHODS A survey was performed prospectively in the erosive oesophagitis (205 patients) and NERD group (200 patients). Clinical symptoms, risk factors and PPI responses were analysed. On-demand therapy and the relapse rate of GERD symptoms were investigated during a one-year follow-up. RESULTS BMI > or = 25 (OR 3.0, 95% CI 1.1-8.3), alcohol use (OR 2.9, 95% CI 1.0-8.3), hiatal hernia (OR 5.0, 95% CI 1.2-20) and triglyceride > or =150 mg/dL (OR 4.0, 95% CI 1.7-10) were more common in the erosive oesophagitis group than in the NERD group by multivariate analysis. The ratio of oesophageal to extra-oesophageal symptoms was higher in the erosive oesophagitis group compared with the NERD group (P < 0.001). The PPI response rates at 8 weeks were different (P = 0.02); refractory rates were higher in the NERD group (16.7%) compared with the erosive oesophagitis group (6.0%). However, there was no significant difference between the two groups in on-demand therapy or the relapse rate. CONCLUSION These results suggest that the underlying pathogenic mechanisms of erosive oesophagitis and NERD are distinct.
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- E S Lee
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam 463-707, Korea
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Song HJ, Shim KN, Yoon SJ, Kim SE, Oh HJ, Ryu KH, Ha CY, Yeom HJ, Song JH, Jung SA, Yoo K. The prevalence and clinical characteristics of reflux esophagitis in koreans and its possible relation to metabolic syndrome. J Korean Med Sci 2009; 24:197-202. [PMID: 19399258 PMCID: PMC2672116 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2009.24.2.197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2007] [Accepted: 06/26/2008] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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The prevalence of reflux esophagitis is increasing in Korea. To estimate the prevalence and clinical characteristics of reflux esophagitis in healthy subjects, we retrospectively examined the medical records of healthy subjects undergoing a routine check-up from October 2004 to September 2005. A total of 6,082 (3,590 men, mean age 44+/-10 yr) subjects were enrolled in this study. The prevalence of reflux esophagitis in healthy subjects was 10.5%. According to the univariate analysis, male sex (odds ratio [OR] 3.49, 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.84-4.30), smoking history (OR 1.91, 95% CI 1.60-2.28), body mass index (BMI) >30 kg/m(2) (OR 2.13, 95% CI 1.37-3.33), total cholesterol >250 mg/dL (OR 1.50, 95% CI 1.05-2.14), low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol >/=160 mg/dL (OR 1.52, 95% CI 1.08-2.14), triglyceride >/=150 mg/dL (OR 1.92, 95% CI 1.61-2.30), high blood pressure (BP) (OR 1.46, 95% CI 1.20-1.76), and fasting glucose >/=110 mg/dL (OR 1.45, 95% CI 1.13-1.86) were significantly associated with reflux esophagitis (all p<0.05). However, age, alcohol drinking and Helicobacter pylori infection were not associated with reflux esophagitis. In conclusion, significant relationships of reflux esophagitis with obesity, low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, high triglyceride, high BP, and elevated fasting glucose suggested that reflux esophagitis might represent the disease spectrum of the metabolic syndrome.
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- Hyun Joo Song
- Department of Internal Medicine, Ewha Medical Research Institute, School of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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Danjo A, Yamaguchi K, Fujimoto K, Saitoh T, Inamori M, Ando T, Shimatani T, Adachi K, Kinjo F, Kuribayashi S, Mitsufuji S, Fujiwara Y, Koyama S, Akiyama J, Takagi A, Manabe N, Miwa H, Shimoyama Y, Kusano M. Comparison of endoscopic findings with symptom assessment systems (FSSG and QUEST) for gastroesophageal reflux disease in Japanese centres. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2009; 24:633-8. [PMID: 19220681 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2008.05747.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM We compared endoscopic findings of the frequency scale for the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (FSSG), a written questionnaire developed in Japan, to that for the questionnaire for the diagnosis of reflux esophagitis (QUEST) for the diagnosis of reflux esophagitis. METHODS We registered 475 patients with untreated symptoms of upper abdominal pain (male/female: 252/223, average age 52.4 +/- 17.8 years). Subjects were assessed first with the FSSG and QUEST questionnaires, then by endoscopy, before allocation to a gastric ulcer (GU), duodenal ulcer (DU), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or functional dyspepsia (FD) group. RESULTS On the basis of the endoscopic findings the diagnoses for the 475 subjects were as follows: FD 52.2%, DU 7.6%, GU 7.8%, and GERD 32.4% (Grade M 10.1%, Grade A + B 20.2%, Grade C + D 2.3%). There was no difference between the FSSG and QUEST in sensitivity, specificity or accuracy for any condition. The FSSG score rose with increasing endoscopic severity of GERD, but there was no correlation between the QUEST score and endoscopic severity. The FSSG total score was inferior to QUEST in terms of distinguishing GERD from other conditions, but when only the questions relating to reflux symptoms were used, the FSSG was able to distinguish GERD from other conditions as well as QUEST. CONCLUSIONS The FSSG score reflects the severity of the endoscopic findings of GERD.
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- Akiko Danjo
- Department of Internal Medicine, Saga Medical School, Saga 849-8501, Japan
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As in developed societies, the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori has declined rapidly in Asia. This has been shown in both seroprevalence-based and endoscopy-based studies. While the decline in the incidence of gastric cancer has now been observed, a decrease in peptic ulcer disease has not been so clearly evident. This apparent paradox can be explained by an increase in non-H. pylori associated ulcers - such as those related to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or idiopathic ulcers. The increase of gastroesophageal reflux disease in Asia has been widely observed and commented on and its relationship to the decline in H. pylori speculated upon. However there have been few conclusive studies from Asia on this subject. While the improved diagnosis and elimination of H. pylori has contributed to its decline, a more basic change involving large segments of the Asian population must be responsible. An improvement in hygiene and living conditions that results from more affluent Asian societies is thought to be a possible cause.
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- Huck J Tan
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Sunway Medical Center, Selangor, Malaysia.
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Sharma P, Wani S, Romero Y, Johnson D, Hamilton F. Racial and geographic issues in gastroesophageal reflux disease. Am J Gastroenterol 2008; 103:2669-80. [PMID: 19032462 DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2008.02089.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common chronic disorder that is associated with a huge economic burden in the western countries and significantly decreased quality of life. This review focuses on the various multicultural issues in the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of GERD. The prevalence of GERD appears to be highest in North America and Europe, whereas epidemiologic data from the Indian subcontinent, Africa, South America, and the Middle East are sparse. A limited number of studies have elucidated ethnic differences in GERD in multiracial populations. African Americans and Asians appear to be at a lower risk for the development of complicated GERD including Barrett's esophagus (BE). Whether the pathophysiology of GERD differs among different populations remains to be answered satisfactorily. It appears that most of the factors involved in the pathogenesis of GERD, as described in western populations, are present in Asians but at a lower scale. The current recommendations for the management of GERD by the American College of Gastroenterology may not meet the need for different ethnic groups or for different geographic regions. Recognition of language barriers in understanding the common terms used to describe reflux symptoms should be borne in mind while treating GERD patients with different ethnic backgrounds. In addition, a universally accepted definition for treatment success in GERD patients is lacking. Given the negative impact on health-related quality of life, significant cost ramifications, and increased risk for BE and esophageal adenocarcinoma, the study of multicultural issues in GERD should be considered.
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- Prateek Sharma
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center & University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Missouri 64128-2295, USA
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Takeshita K, Murata SI, Mitsufuji S, Wakabayashi N, Kataoka K, Tsuchihashi Y, Okanoue T. Clinicopathological characteristics of esophageal squamous papillomas in Japanese patients--with comparison of findings from Western countries. Acta Histochem Cytochem 2008. [PMID: 17460769 DOI: 10.1267/ahc.39.23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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To clarify the characteristics of esophageal squamous papillomas (ESPs) in the Japanese population, we investigated 38 ESPs of 35 Japanese patients from a file with 17,387 upper gastrointestinal endoscopies in our university hospital. ESPs accounted for 0.20% of the total number of endoscopies and comprised 21 females and 14 males with an average age of 59.2 years. More than half of the ESPs (52.6%) were located in the middle esophagus. The ratio of human papilloma virus (HPV) positive ESPs was 10.5% and all were located in the middle esophagus of female patients only. HPV-positive ESP cases were younger (46.8 years) than HPV-negative cases (60.8 years). Based on comparison with the reports from western countries, we attribute the low prevalence in the lower esophagus to the relatively fewer occurrences of severe reflux esophagitis (RE) due to chronic gastritis with low gastric acid secretion among Japanese patients.
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- Kuniko Takeshita
- Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Graduate School of Medical Science
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- Department of Pathology, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Medicine and Engineering, University of Yamanashi
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- Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Graduate School of Medical Science
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- Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Graduate School of Medical Science
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- Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Graduate School of Medical Science
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- Department of Clinical Pathology Research, Louis Pasteur Centre for Medical Research
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- Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Graduate School of Medical Science
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Takeshita K, Murata SI, Mitsufuji S, Wakabayashi N, Kataoka K, Tsuchihashi Y, Okanoue T. Clinicopathological characteristics of esophageal squamous papillomas in Japanese patients--with comparison of findings from Western countries. Acta Histochem Cytochem 2008; 39:23-30. [PMID: 17460769 PMCID: PMC1831853 DOI: 10.1267/ahc.05052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2005] [Accepted: 01/19/2006] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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To clarify the characteristics of esophageal squamous papillomas (ESPs) in the Japanese population, we investigated 38 ESPs of 35 Japanese patients from a file with 17,387 upper gastrointestinal endoscopies in our university hospital. ESPs accounted for 0.20% of the total number of endoscopies and comprised 21 females and 14 males with an average age of 59.2 years. More than half of the ESPs (52.6%) were located in the middle esophagus. The ratio of human papilloma virus (HPV) positive ESPs was 10.5% and all were located in the middle esophagus of female patients only. HPV-positive ESP cases were younger (46.8 years) than HPV-negative cases (60.8 years). Based on comparison with the reports from western countries, we attribute the low prevalence in the lower esophagus to the relatively fewer occurrences of severe reflux esophagitis (RE) due to chronic gastritis with low gastric acid secretion among Japanese patients.
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- Kuniko Takeshita
- Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Medicine and Engineering, University of Yamanashi, Yamanashi, Japan
- Correspondence to: Shin-ichi Murata, Department of Pathology, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Medicine and Engineering, University of Yamanashi, 1110 Shimokato, Tamaho-cho, Nakakoma-gun, Yamanashi 409–3898, Japan. E-mail:
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- Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto, Japan
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- Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto, Japan
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- Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Pathology Research, Louis Pasteur Centre for Medical Research, Kyoto, Japan
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- Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto, Japan
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Amano Y, Yamashita H, Koshino K, Ohshima T, Miwa H, Iwakiri R, Fujimoto K, Manabe N, Haruma K, Kinoshita Y. Does magnifying endoscopy improve the diagnosis of erosive esophagitis? J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2008; 23:1063-8. [PMID: 18554240 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2008.05453.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Low-grade erosive esophagitis (i.e. Los Angeles grade A) is the most predominant type of esophagitis in Japan. It is unclear whether all the mucosal breaks detected by conventional endoscopy are indicative of esophageal mucosal erosion. Hospital-based, cross-sectional, cross-over, observational study was assigned to investigate the value of magnifying endoscopy for diagnosis of erosive esophagitis. METHODS From August to December 2006, 178 consecutive patients with upper gastrointestinal symptoms were enrolled at three university hospitals and one national medical center in western Japan. Before endoscopy, all participants were requested to answer questionnaires concerning their symptoms. Experienced endoscopists performed an endoscopic diagnosis of each patient first with a conventional standard view and then with a magnifying view. Endoscopic diagnostic concordance between conventional and magnifying endoscopic view for erosive esophagitis was calculated. Relationship between a variety of symptoms and erosive esophagitis was also evaluated. RESULTS Erosive esophagitis was identified using conventional and magnifying endoscopy in 14.6% and 17.4% of patients, respectively. Eleven false-negative and six false-positive diagnoses using conventional endoscopy occurred among the 178 enrolled patients. The weighted kappa value of diagnostic concordance for erosive esophagitis between the two endoscopic views was 0.76. The prevalence of erosive esophagitis in patients with reflux-, dysmotility-, and ulcer-like symptoms was 20.7%, 24.1%, and 15.2%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Magnifying endoscopy did not significantly improve the diagnostic sensitivity of erosive esophagitis over non-magnifying, conventional endoscopy. Erosive esophagitis was frequently identified in patients that did not have reflux symptoms.
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- Yuji Amano
- Division of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Shimane University Hospital, Izumo, Japan.
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Ariizumi K, Koike T, Ohara S, Inomata Y, Abe Y, Iijima K, Imatani A, Oka Y, Shimosegawa T. Incidence of reflux esophagitis and Helicobacter pylori infection in diabetic patients. World J Gastroenterol 2008; 14:3212-7. [PMID: 18506928 PMCID: PMC2712855 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.14.3212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To investigate the incidence of reflux esophagitis (RE) and H pylori infection in the diabetic patient.
METHODS: The incidence of RE and H pylori infection were investigated in 85 patients with diabetes mellitus and the results were compared with controls.
RESULTS: The incidence of RE in diabetic patients was 17.6%. Although this tended to be higher in diabetic patients, there were no statistically significant differences between diabetic patients and controls. The incidence of H pylori infection in diabetic patients was 53.7% but no statistically significant difference was seen between diabetic patients and controls in the incidence of H pylori infection.
CONCLUSION: No significant differences could be seen between diabetic patients and controls in the incidence of RE and H pylori infection.
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Widespread epidemiological changes, rising prevalence and gradual shifts in patterns of disease manifestations: this is the changing face of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in Asia. Are we witnessing a disease in evolution or merely the result of increased and more accurate case reporting that comes with advancing diagnostic technology, better medical facilities and heightened awareness of the disease? Do the figures reported really reflect the actual scenario or is there more to it than meets the eye? In this article, we take you back in time to review relevant developments over the past decade or so. We will draw on findings from across Asia, take an in-depth look at prevailing trends and patterns and examine some of the most plausible explanations behind the dynamics of this epidemiological transition.
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- Khek Yu Ho
- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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Yamagishi H, Koike T, Ohara S, Horii T, Kikuchi R, Kobayashi S, Abe Y, Iijima K, Imatani A, Suzuki K, Hishinuma T, Goto J, Shimosegawa T. Early effects of Lansoprazole orally disintegrating tablets on intragastric pH in CYP2C19 extensive metabolizers. World J Gastroenterol 2008; 14:2049-54. [PMID: 18395905 PMCID: PMC2701526 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.14.2049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To compare rabeprazole (RPZ; 10 mg) with Lansoprazole orally disintegrating tablets (LPZ; 30 mg OD) in terms of antisecretory activity and blood drug concentration after a single dose.
METHODS: Eight H pylori-negative cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2C19 extensive metabolizers were assigned to receive a single oral dose of RPZ 10 mg or LPZ 30 mg OD. Twelve hour intragastric pH monitoring was performed on the day of treatment. Blood samples were also collected after the administration of each drug.
RESULTS: LPZ 30 mg OD induced a significantly earlier rise in blood drug concentration than RPZ 10 mg; consequently, LPZ 30 mg OD induced a significantly earlier rise in median pH in the third and fourth hours of the study.
CONCLUSION: In H pylori-negative CYP2C19 extensive metabolizers, LPZ 30 mg OD induced a significantly faster inhibition of gastric acid secretion than RPZ 10 mg.
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Yamano HO, Matsushita HO, Yanagiwara S. Plasma concentration of rabeprazole after 8-week administration in gastroesophageal reflux disease patients and intragastric pH elevation. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2008; 23:534-40. [PMID: 17725594 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2007.05104.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM The plasma concentration of rabeprazole in patients treated for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has not been reported, although the concentration in healthy volunteers has been reported previously. Here, CYP2C19 genotype effects of rabeprazole on the area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC) and the pH elevation were studied in GERD patients. METHODS Rabeprazole 10 mg/day was administrated for 8 weeks. AUC of rabeprazole in 18 Helicobacter pylori-negative GERD subjects (five CYP2C19 homozygous extensive metabolizers [homEM], eight heterozygous extensive metabolizers [hetEM] and five poor metabolizers [PM]) were determined after the final medication. Intragastric pH was recorded for 24 h at baseline and after the final medication. RESULTS The AUC in the PM group (957 ng x h/mL) was significantly higher than those of homEM (375 ng x h/mL) and hetEM (542 ng x h/mL) groups. Median 24-h pH curves, median 24-h pH values and 24-h and nocturnal pH > 4 and pH > 3 holding times did not significantly differ among these groups. Disappearance of erosive lesions was observed after the treatment in all subjects with grade A, B or C at baseline irrespective of CYP2C19 genotypes. CONCLUSION The AUC of rabeprazole depended on the CYP2C19 genotypes in Japanese GERD patients; however, the intragastric pH elevation was independent of CYP2C19 genotypes, which is consistent with the CYP2C19 genotype-independent healing efficacy of erosive lesions by rabeprazole. The present low AUC values indicated that abnormal accumulative effects on AUC did not occur during the period of the 8-week administration of rabeprazole.
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- Hiro-o Yamano
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akita Red Cross Hospital, Akita, Japan.
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Miyamoto M, Haruma K, Kuwabara M, Nagano M, Okamoto T, Tanaka M. High incidence of newly-developed gastroesophageal reflux disease in the Japanese community: a 6-year follow-up study. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2008; 23:393-7. [PMID: 17608639 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2007.05043.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM We conducted a community-based study to assess the incidence of newly-developed gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). We also analyzed the risk factors of GERD occurrence. METHODS A total of 322 patients without acid suppression therapy (135 men, mean age: 59.8 years), who lived in the Japanese community, took a QUEST questionnaire (a self-administered questionnaire for the screening of GERD) in 1998. Blood samples were taken for the measurement of an anti-Helicobacter pylori antibody and pepsinogen (PG) I/II to assess the grade of gastric atrophy. Of these patients, 289 scored less than six points and were diagnosed as non-GERD. Two-hundred-and-forty-one patients (95 men, mean age: 67.0 years) took the QUEST questionnaire again in 2004 (after 6 years). The incidence of newly-developed GERD was analyzed. These patients were categorized into three groups based on their initial PG I/II (group A: less than three, group B: three to six, and group C: more than six). The risk factors of GERD occurrence were evaluated. RESULTS Of the 241 non-GERD patients, 37 patients (15.4%) developed GERD after 6 years. The incidence of newly-developed GERD in group C was significantly higher than both groups A and B (group A: 3.8% [three of 79], group B: 11.8% (11/93), group C: 33.3% (26/69), P < 0.01, respectively). The prevalence of H. pylori negativity, constipation, and medication of Ca antagonists in newly-developed GERD were significantly higher than in those who did not develop GERD. [Correction added after online publication on 1 July 2007: the preceding sentence has replaced one that read 'The prevalence of H. pylori negativity, constipation, and medication of Ca antagonists in newly-developed GERD were significantly higher than in those who did develop GERD.'] CONCLUSION The incidence of newly-developed GERD in the Japanese community was 16.5% for 6 years. The incidence of newly-developed GERD patients who scored a PG I/II over six was significantly higher than those who scored lower. H. pylori negativity, constipation, and medication of Ca antagonists might be risk factors of GERD occurrence.
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- Masaki Miyamoto
- Department of General Internal Medicine, Prefectural Hiroshima Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan.
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Kim N, Lee SW, Cho SI, Park CG, Yang CH, Kim HS, Rew JS, Moon JS, Kim S, Park SH, Jung HC, Chung IS. The prevalence of and risk factors for erosive oesophagitis and non-erosive reflux disease: a nationwide multicentre prospective study in Korea. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2008; 27:173-85. [PMID: 17973646 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2007.03561.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 121] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Prospective nationwide multicentre studies that have evaluated endoscopic findings and reflux symptoms using a well-designed questionnaire are very rare. AIM To compare the prevalence rates of and risk factors for erosive oesophagitis and non-erosive reflux disease (NERD) in the Korean population. METHODS A gastroscopic examination was performed on 25 536 subjects who visited 40 Healthcare Centers for a health check-up. A gastro-oesophageal reflux questionnaire and multivariate analysis were used to determine the risk factors for erosive oesophagitis and NERD. RESULTS 2019 (8%) and 996 subjects (4%) had erosive oesophagitis and non-erosive reflux disease, respectively; only 58% of subjects with erosive oesophagitis had reflux symptoms. Multivariate analysis showed that the risk factors for erosive oesophagitis and NERD differed, i.e. those of erosive oesophagitis were male, a Helicobacter pylori eradication history, alcohol, body mass index > or =25 and hiatal hernia. In contrast, the risk factors for NERD were female, age <40 and > or =60 vs. 40-59 years, body mass index <23 and a monthly income <$1000, glucose > or =126 mg/dL, smoking, a stooping posture at work and antibiotic usage. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence rates of erosive oesophagitis and NERD were 8% and 4%, respectively, in Korean health check-up subjects. The risk factors for erosive oesophagitis and NERD were found to differ, which indicates that their underlying pathogeneses are distinct.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Iwakiri K, Tanaka Y, Hayashi Y, Kotoyori M, Kawami N, Kawakami A, Sakamoto C. Association between reflux esophagitis and/or hiatus hernia and gastric mucosal atrophy level in Japan. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2007; 22:2212-6. [PMID: 18031383 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2006.04726.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS The mechanisms involved in reflux esophagitis (RE) are mainly esophageal motor dysfunction and abnormal esophageal acid exposure. Therefore the extent of gastric mucosal atrophy (GMA), which is related to gastric acid secretion, is an important factor in the development of RE. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of RE and hiatus hernia (HH) according to level of GMA. METHODS A total of 1897 prospective, consecutive endoscopic examinations were performed by the same endoscopist to investigate the prevalence of RE and HH in patients with closed or open-type GMA. The patients were divided into four age groups: under 44, 45-54, 55-64 and over 65 years. RESULTS The prevalence of RE and HH in patients with closed-type GMA was significantly higher than that of open-type GMA in the 45-54, 55-64 and over 65 age groups. In patients with open-type GMA, the prevalence of RE in each age group was similar at 5.0-7.4%, and the prevalence of HH in the over 65 age group was significantly higher than that of the 55-64 age group. In patients with closed-type GMA, the prevalence of RE and HH in the over 65 age group was significantly higher than that of other age groups. CONCLUSIONS The existence of closed-type GMA and age over 65 years were important factors in the development of RE and HH.
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- Katsuhiko Iwakiri
- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan.
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Song HJ, Choi KD, Jung HY, Lee GH, Jo JY, Byeon JS, Yang SK, Hong WS, Kim JH. Endoscopic reflux esophagitis in patients with upper abdominal pain-predominant dyspepsia. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2007; 22:2217-21. [PMID: 18031384 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2006.04678.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Reflux symptom assessment had reliable accuracy in the diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). However, patients may recognize heartburn or regurgitation as dyspepsia because of inaccurate understanding or atypical presentation. The aim of the present study was to estimate endoscopic reflux esophagitis in patients with upper abdominal pain as a predominant symptom in the absence of heartburn or regurgitation. METHODS Two hundred and sixty-three consecutive patients presenting dyspepsia without heartburn or regurgitation were enrolled. Patients with heartburn or regurgitation were excluded using the symptom interviewer method. Dyspepsia was categorized into pain-predominant or dysmotility-predominant groups according to the Rome II proposal. Endoscopic reflux esophagitis was graded using the Los Angeles classification. RESULTS One hundred and five patients were included in the pain-predominant group and 119 in the dysmotility-predominant group. Reflux esophagitis was found in 18.8% (42/224) of all dyspeptic patients. Grade A esophagitis was noted in 27.6% (29/105) of the pain-predominant group and in 7.6% (9/119) of the dysmotility-predominant group. Grade B was noted in two patients in each group. A total of 29.5% (31/105) and 9.3% (11/119) had reflux esophagitis, respectively (P < 0.001). Comparing patients with or without reflux esophagitis, there was no difference in body mass index, smoking habit, alcohol consumption, or Helicobacter pylori infection status. CONCLUSIONS A significant proportion of patients presenting dyspepsia, especially pain-predominant dyspepsia, have endoscopic reflux esophagitis. In view of GERD, pain-predominant dyspepsia should be investigated and managed differently from dysmotility-predominant dyspepsia.
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- Ho June Song
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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Sollano JD, Wong SN, Andal-Gamutan T, Chan MM, Carpio RE, Tady CS, Ismael AE, Judan-Ruiz EA, Ang VN, Go JT, Lim VY, Perez JY, Alvarez SZ. Erosive esophagitis in the Philippines: a comparison between two time periods. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2007; 22:1650-5. [PMID: 17845693 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2006.04355.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND In Asia, the incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease diagnosed through endoscopy has increased from 3-9% to 14-16% in the last decade. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of erosive esophagitis (EE) over a span of 10 years in a tertiary care facility in the Philippines. METHODS All patients diagnosed with EE from 1994 to 1997 (period A) and from 2000 to 2003 (period B) were included in the study. The modified Savary-Miller and Los Angeles classifications were used to grade EE for periods A and B, respectively. RESULTS A total of 15 981 upper endoscopies were evaluated for this study. There was no significant difference in the male: female ratio (period A 1.43:1 vs period B 1.25:1, P = 0.459) and in the mean age of patients with EE (period A 46.4 vs period B 47.5, P = 0.395). The prevalence of EE was significantly higher (P < 0.0001) in period B (6.3%) as compared to period A (2.9%). However, despite a higher prevalence, more patients had mild esophagitis in period B as compared to period A. Conversely, there were more patients with esophageal ulcers (18.6%vs 5.9%, P < 0.001), esophageal strictures (2.3%vs 0%, P = 0.003), and hiatal hernia (15.8%vs 7.5%, P = 0.001) in period A. The presence of concomitant Barrett's esophagus was not significantly different between the two time periods (period A 3.2%vs period B 5%, P = 0.367). CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of EE was higher in 2000-2003 than in 1994-1997, although the complications associated with the disease diminished. The prevalence of concomitant Barrett's esophagus remained stable.
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- Endoscopy Unit, University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Manila, Philippines
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BACKGROUND Risk factors of reflux esophagitis among Chinese in Taiwan are at present not clear and the role of Helicobacter pylori infection in the development of reflux esophagitis is still controversial. GOALS The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of reflux esophagitis, and to identify risk factors associated with reflux esophagitis in a multivariate context and to evaluate if H. pylori is a predictive factor for reflux esophagitis. STUDY A total of 482 physical check-up subjects who underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy were investigated. The severity of esophagitis was evaluated by Los Angeles classification. H. pylori status was assessed by serology. RESULTS Twelve percent (58/482) demonstrated reflux esophagitis with 87% of grade A or B. Of those with reflux esophagitis, 48.3% had reflux symptoms whereas 17.4% of those with reflux symptoms had reflux esophagitis. Univariate analysis identified hiatal hernia, male sex, smoking, alcohol drinking, and overweight as risk factors associated with reflux esophagitis. Multivariable logistic regression showed that hiatal hernia [odds ratio (OR)=12.2, 95% confidence interval (CI)=5.0-29.9, P<0.0001], male sex (OR=4.2, 95% CI=1.9-9.0, P<0.001), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease sufferers (OR=3.4, 95% CI=1.1-10.9, P<0.05) were 3 independent risk factors for development of reflux esophagitis. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of reflux esophagitis in Taiwanese is 12% and most are mild grade and free from reflux symptoms. Hiatus hernia, male sex, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are 3 independent risk factors for development of reflux esophagitis. H. pylori infection did not protect subjects from reflux esophagitis.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, and National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
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Pilotto A, Franceschi M, Leandro G, Scarcelli C, D'Ambrosio LP, Seripa D, Perri F, Niro V, Paris F, Andriulli A, Di Mario F. Clinical features of reflux esophagitis in older people: a study of 840 consecutive patients. J Am Geriatr Soc 2006; 54:1537-42. [PMID: 17038071 DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2006.00899.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To compare symptoms and other clinical characteristics of reflux esophagitis in patients of different ages. DESIGN Observational cross-sectional study of consecutive patients. SETTING Geriatric Unit, Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza Hospital, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico. PARTICIPANTS Eight hundred forty patients with endoscopically diagnosed erosive esophagitis divided into four groups according to age (young (<50, mean 36.7, n=114), adult (50-69, mean 59.1, n=126), elderly (70-84, mean 77.3, n=425), and very elderly (>or=85, mean 88.4, n=175)). MEASUREMENTS Gastrointestinal symptoms were evaluated using the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale questionnaire. Other symptoms were recorded when present as an indication for endoscopy. Severity of esophagitis, presence of Helicobacter pylori infection, presence and size of hiatus hernia, Barrett's esophagus, antrum or corpus gastric atrophy, and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) use were also evaluated. RESULTS Elderly and very elderly patients had a significantly lower prevalence of typical gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms (heartburn or acid regurgitation (P<.001) and epigastric pain (P<.001)) than young and adult patients. Conversely, the prevalence of other symptoms (anorexia (P<.001), weight loss (P<.007), anemia (P<.001), vomiting (P<.001), and dysphagia (P<.001)) significantly increased with age. The prevalence of severe esophagitis (P<.001), hiatus hernia (P<.005), the size of hiatus hernia (P<.001), antrum and corpus gastric atrophy (P<.05) and NSAID use (P<.005) also significantly increased with age. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that older age (65-84, odds ratio (OR)=2.66, 95% confidence interval (CI)=1.38-5.12; >or=85, OR=4.57, 95% CI=2.15-9.71), hiatus hernia larger than 3 cm in diameter (OR=2.38, 95% CI=1.41-4.01), and male sex (OR=2.83, 95% CI=1.72-4.64) are independent risk factors for severe esophagitis, whereas H. pylori infection, gastric atrophy, NSAID use, and the presence of hiatus hernia were not. CONCLUSION Elderly patients with reflux esophagitis had less-typical and more-nonspecific symptoms than young or adult patients. Old age, male sex, and hiatus hernia size greater than 3 cm are significantly associated with severe esophagitis. Clinicians caring for older patients should be aware of the nonspecific presentation and potential severity of reflux esophagitis in this population.
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- Alberto Pilotto
- Geriatric Unit, IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy.
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Kinoshita Y, Kobayashi T, Kato M, Asahina K, Haruma K, Shimatani T, Inoue S, Kabemura T, Kurosawa S, Kuwayama H, Ashida K, Hirayama M, Kiyama S, Yamamoto M, Suzuki J, Suzuki H, Matsumoto K, Aoshima M. The pharmacodynamic effect of omeprazole 10 mg and 20 mg once daily in patients with nonerosive reflux disease in Japan. J Gastroenterol 2006; 41:554-61. [PMID: 16868803 DOI: 10.1007/s00535-006-1804-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2005] [Accepted: 02/22/2006] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND To evaluate the pharmacodynamic effect, efficacy, and safety of omeprazole 10 mg and 20 mg once daily in patients with nonerosive reflux disease (NERD) in Japan. METHODS A total of 37 patients were randomized to omeprazole 10 mg or omeprazole 20 mg once daily for 4 weeks. Eligible patients had a history of moderate-to-severe heartburn for 2 days or more per week during the last 1 month or longer prior to the study screening, grade M or grade N on Hoshihara's modification of the Los Angeles classification (i.e., no sign of mucosal break on esophagogastroduodenoscopy), and heartburn episodes for 2 days or more per week during the last week of the observation period while taking antacids. Ambulatory 24-h intraesophageal pH was monitored on the day before treatment and on the last day of treatment. The occurrence of a heartburn episode was recorded during pH monitoring. The primary endpoint was the change in the percentage of time with intraesophageal pH < 4 during the 24-h period before and after omeprazole treatment. RESULTS Both omeprazole 10 mg and omeprazole 20 mg once daily reduced the percentage of time with intraesophageal pH < 4. The percentage reduction in time with intraesophageal pH < 4 after treatment with omeprazole was associated with a reduced number of heartburn episodes. Patients with grade M or grade N esophagus had similar pH profiles and NERD characteristics (e.g., pH holding time, symptom index) and comparable responses to omeprazole. No serious, drug-related adverse events were reported. CONCLUSIONS Omeprazole 10 mg or 20 mg reduces the percentage of time with intraesophageal pH < 4, is efficacious, and is well tolerated in patients with NERD in Japan, regardless of the patient's endoscopic classification.
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- Yoshikazu Kinoshita
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Shimane University School of Medicine, Izumo, 693-8501, Japan
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Shimazu T, Matsui T, Furukawa K, Oshige K, Mitsuyasu T, Kiyomizu A, Ueki T, Yao T. A prospective study of the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease and confounding factors. J Gastroenterol 2005; 40:866-72. [PMID: 16211342 DOI: 10.1007/s00535-005-1670-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2004] [Accepted: 04/22/2005] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has reportedly risen in recent years. Difficulties associated with endoscopic diagnosis mean it is not easy to determine its precise prevalence. A prospective study of the prevalence of endoscopy-positive GERD (EP-GERD) was conducted at Higuchi Hospital, a general hospital in Northwestern Kyushu, Japan. The study also correlated factors that might affect prevalence (age, sex, and functions of the gastroesophageal junction). METHODS From consecutive patients undergoing endoscopic examination at Higuchi Hospital between January 2000 and April 2003, 1234 patients without severe complications were examined for the possible presence of GERD. Patients were stratified by age and sex, and the prevalence in each group ascertained. EP-GERD was defined on the four-level scale of the Los Angeles classification. Endoscopic classification of gastroesophageal flap valve ([GEFV] functional anomalie; using a four-level scale), was done as proposed by Hill et al. in 1996, to assess flap-valve morphology. Six items were evaluated: (1) symptoms and primary diseases; (2) prevalence of development of EP-GERD classified by age and sex; (3) endoscopic morphology of the GEFV as an expression of the functions of the gastroesophageal junction, and its prevalence by age and sex; (4) regression analysis and Spearman's rank correlation of GEFV and EP-GERD grades; (5) prevalence of EP-GERD and GEFV stratified by age and analyzed; and (6) multiple regression analysis of EP-GERD and explanatory variables (age, sex, and GEFV). RESULTS The overall prevalence of EP-GERD was 5.8% (72/1234) and this patient group was dominated by men. Aging had minimal effect on prevalence in men, but the prevalence rose among women as they aged. The age-stratified prevalence of GEFV functional anomalies was similar to the age-stratified prevalence of EP-GERD in both sexes. The correlation between EP-GERD and GEFV functional anomalies was high regardless of sex. CONCLUSIONS We postulate that the mechanisms leading to the development of GEFV functional anomalies in men are different from those in women. Future evaluations of EP-GERD should also observe GEFV function.
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- Takenori Shimazu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University, Chikushi Hospital, 377-1 Zokumyouin, Chikushino 818-8502, Japan
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Nakamura T, Shirakawa K, Masuyama H, Sugaya H, Hiraishi H, Terano A. Minimal change oesophagitis: a disease with characteristic differences to erosive oesophagitis. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2005; 21 Suppl 2:19-26. [PMID: 15943842 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2005.02469.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND The majority of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) seems to be non-erosive reflux disease. Nonerosive reflux disease includes minimal change oesophagitis (whitish or reddish, oedematous change and erosion that is not regarded as mucosal break) and no endoscopic abnormalities. AIM To investigate the accurate proportion of those with minimal change oesophagitis and to clarify its characteristics. In addition, we evaluated the effect of famotidine (40 mg/day) in those with minimal change. METHODS Prospective endoscopic assessment was performed for consecutive 606 out-patients. Of the 582 patients suitable for analysis, 347 were non-treated. The latter were divided into those with erosive GERD or minimal change, and their endoscopic findings and characteristics were compared. RESULTS Among 347 non-treated patients, 88 (25%) had erosive GERD and 249 (72%) had minimal change. Compared with patients who have erosive GERD and those with minimal change, the latter were less likely to have hiatal hernia or bile reflux, but more likely to have gastric atrophy. Symptomatic patients (n = 55) with minimal change oesophagitis were more likely to have hiatal hernia than those who were asymptomatic (n= 194). Most patients preferred taking famotidine on-demand, during a 4-week follow-up period. CONCLUSIONS Most non-erosive reflux disease can be classified as minimal change oesophagitis, and that have different characteristics from erosive GERD. On-demand famotidine may be a suitable alternative treatment for patients with minimal change disease.
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- T Nakamura
- Department of Endoscopy, Dokkyo University School of Medicine, Mibu, Tochigi, Japan.
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The prevalence of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in Asian populations is reported to be lower than that in Western populations. However, recent epidemiological studies suggest that the incidence of the disease is increasing, especially in Japan. Endoscopic studies show that the overall prevalence of reflux oesophagitis among the adult population in Japan is in the region of 14-16%. This is similar to the figure reported in Western countries. The increasing prevalence in Japan may be due to a number of factors including increasing awareness of the condition and improved diagnostic techniques. The majority of the diagnosed cases in Japan are mild and these account for the increase in prevalence of the condition. In contrast to the West, where the condition is more prevalent in male members of the population, there is a high incidence of GERD in elderly females in Japan. The increased incidence of kyphosis and osteoporosis in this population may lead to the development of hiatus hernia, a condition known to exacerbate the development of reflux disease. Furthermore, Japanese patients with endoscopically diagnosed GERD appear to be less likely to complain of typical reflux symptoms, such as heartburn and acid reflux than their Western counterparts. In view of the known relationship between asymptomatic GERD and the development of oesophageal cancers there is a strong case for increased vigilance in the detection of GERD in the Japanese population.
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Saga Medical School, Nabeshima, Saga 549-8501, Japan.
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BACKGROUND Many observers believe that gastro-oesophageal reflux disease is more common among white individuals compared with Asians and Afro-Caribbean subjects. AIM To perform a systematic review regarding geographical and ethnic factors in the prevalence of reflux symptoms, endoscopic oesophagitis, hiatus hernia and Barrett's oesophagus. RESULTS Differences in definitions and methodology make comparison between studies difficult. Overall, however, the community prevalence of reflux symptoms, as well as the prevalence of endoscopic oesophagitis, hiatus hernia and Barrett's oesophagus among patients undergoing upper endoscopy, were lower among Asian and Afro-Caribbean subjects compared with white individuals. There may also be a north-south gradient in the prevalence of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease among western countries. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease may be moderately common in the Middle East. There are suggestions that the prevalence of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease is increasing in the Far East. CONCLUSIONS More data are required, especially from Africa, South America, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent. Suggestions are made regarding definitions and methodology to facilitate comparison between future studies from different countries.
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- J Y Kang
- Department of Gastroenterology, St George's Hospital, London, UK.
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Goh KL. Changing epidemiology of gastroesophageal reflux disease in the Asian-Pacific region: an overview. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2004; 19 Suppl 3:S22-5. [PMID: 15324378 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2004.03591.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common disease in the West, which now appears to be also increasing in prevalence in the Asian Pacific region. The reasons for this changing epidemiology are two-fold: an increased awareness among doctors and patients, and/or a true increase in the prevalence of the disease. Prevalence rates of reflux esophagitis (RE) of up to 16% and prevalence of GERD symptoms of up to 9% have been reported in the Asian population. However, the frequency of strictures and Barrett's esophagus remain very low. Non-erosive reflux disease (NERD) appears to be the most common form of GERD among Asian patients accounting for 50-70% of cases with GERD. Among Asian patients differences can also be discerned among different ethnic groups. For example, in Malaysia where a multiracial society exists, RE is significantly more common among Indians compared to Chinese and Malays whereas NERD is more frequently seen in the Indian and Malays compared to the Chinese. The reasons for these differences are not known but may indicate both genetic factors and environmental factors peculiar to the particular racial group. GERD has also been increasing in the region demonstrating a time-lag phenomenon compared to the West. Differing predisposition to GERD among different ethnic groups would mean that such an increase would be more prominent among certain racial groups.
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- K L Goh
- Department of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Devjit S Nayar
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Center for Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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Fock KM, Talley N, Hunt R, Fass R, Nandurkar S, Lam SK, Goh KL, Sollano J. Report of the Asia-Pacific consensus on the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2004; 19:357-67. [PMID: 15012771 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2004.03419.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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This report summarizes the conclusions and recommendations of a panel of gastroenterologists practising in the Asia-Pacific region. The group recognized that although gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is less common and milder in endoscopic severity in Asia than in the West, there is nevertheless data to suggest an increasing frequency of the disease. During a 2-day workshop, the evidence for key issues in the diagnosis and clinical strategies for the management of the disease was evaluated, following which the recommendations were made and debated. The consensus report was presented at the Asia-Pacific Digestive Week 2003 in Singapore for ratification. Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is the gold standard for the diagnosis of erosive GERD. There is no gold standard for the diagnosis of non-erosive GERD (NERD). Diagnosis therefore relies on symptoms, a positive 24-h pH study or a response to a course of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) treatment. The goals of treatment for GERD are to heal esophagitis, relieve symptoms, maintain the patient free of symptoms, improve quality of life and prevent complications. The PPI are the most effective medical treatment. Following initial treatment, on-demand therapy may be effective in some patients with NERD or mild (GI) erosive esophagitis. Anti-reflux surgery by a competent surgeon could achieve a similar outcome, although there is an operative mortality of 0.1-0.8%. The decision is dependent on the patient's preference and the availability of surgical expertise. Currently, endoscopic treatment should be performed only in the context of a clinical trial. Treatment of patients with typical GERD symptoms without alarm features in primary care could begin with PPI for 2 weeks followed by a further 4 weeks before going to on-demand therapy.
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