Abstract
The obesity pandemic is becoming one of the most significant global problems. Along with obesity, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is becoming the most prevalent digestive problem. The relationship between these two conditions has been proven - obesity directly affects the development of GERD, as well as an increase in the incidence of GERD complications. A particular problem arises in patients who are candidates for bariatric surgery and have proven GERD, which can result in postoperative reflux. This review aims to highlight the interaction between these two conditions and present the results of bariatric surgery in the context of evaluating reflux disease before and after the bariatric procedure.
Publisher
Centre for Evaluation in Education and Science (CEON/CEES)