GERD
Clinical Practice
Guideline
NR511 Dr Cole
, What is GERD?
● Backwards flow of contents from the stomach
to esophagus
● Syndrome that results from esophageal reflux
● Gradual breakdown of mucosal barrier in the
esophagus
Clinical Practice
Guideline
NR511 Dr Cole
, What is GERD?
● Backwards flow of contents from the stomach
to esophagus
● Syndrome that results from esophageal reflux
● Gradual breakdown of mucosal barrier in the
esophagus