Dental erosion is often described solely as a surface phenomenon, unlike caries where it
has been established that the destructive effects involve both the surface and the subsurface …

Methods Subjects who underwent esophagogastroduodenoscopy and completed a
symptom questionnaire between January 2008 and December 2011 were analyzed. The …

Abstract Background and Aim Upper gastrointestinal endoscopic findings, such as
esophagitis, Barrett's esophagus, peptic ulcer, and malignancy, represent a public health …

Erosive esophagitis (EE) is the part of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) spectrum
and may progress to esophageal adenocarcinoma. Due to its progressivity and unclear …

Erosive tooth wear is a multifactorial condition of growing concern to the clinician and the
subject of extensive research. Since the publication of the first edition of the book with the …

Background Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common cause of discomfort and
morbidity worldwide. However, information on determinants of GERD from large-scale …

Objective Asymptomatic erosive esophagitis (AEE) is commonly found in men, and might be
a risk factor of developing esophageal adenocarcinoma. We aimed to determine if specific …

Background Conflicting data exists regarding risk factors associated with Gastroesophageal
Reflux Disease (GERD) and Functional Dyspepsia (FD). Few studies examine …

Objectives To assess the association between Barrett esophagus (BE) and the metabolic
syndrome in patients with and without reflux symptoms and to determine whether this …

Background Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which leads to acid reflux into the
esophagus, is a common gastrointestinal disorder. Several studies have shown the …