Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Analysis of Current Recommendations

Abstract

The article summarizes the data of international and Russian recommendations for the treatment and diagnosis of one of the most common diseases of the XXI century – gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), provides indications for the use of instrumental methods and refined criteria for the diagnosis of GERD, describes the principles of treatment, including the refractory form of GERD. Special emphasis is placed on the importance of esophageal manometry and reflux monitoring before antireflux surgery. Indications for antireflux operations are listed