Actualización diagnósticas y terapéuticas clínico endoscópico y quirúrgico de la enfermedad por reflujo gastroesofágico

Abstract

Introduction: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects approximately one in five adults, significantly impacting quality of life and healthcare. GERD is diagnosed when there are symptoms and/or mucosal lesions in the esophagus, such as esophagitis. The prevalence of GERD varies globally, ranging from 10% to 30% in different regions, representing an economic burden and affecting quality of life. Objective: To analyze the main guidelines for the clinical, endoscopic, and surgical diagnosis of GERD, with an individualized approach aimed at precise outcomes, using recent bibliographic references to update clinical management and improve the quality of care for this condition. Methodology: A bibliographic search was conducted based on a positivist, empirical, and qualitative approach, with a non-experimental design, of scientific articles in high-impact scientific journals in databases such as Pubmed, Redalyc, SciELO, and Google Scholar. Articles from the last 5 years related to our study topic were used. Conclusion: GERD is a prevalent condition that affects a significant proportion of the world's population, causing a series of complications in the individual, as well as in health systems, due to the costs of treatment and diagnosis, which is why, above all, Management must be comprehensive, and under medical criteria, surgical interventions are carried out to resolve it.