Diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease: recommendations of the Asociación Mexicana de Gastroenterología
Abstract
Emerging concepts in the pathophysiology of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and the constant technologic advances in the diagnosis and treatment of this clinical condition make it necessary to frequently review and update the clinical guidelines, recommendations, and official statements from the leading academic groups worldwide. The Asociación Mexicana de Gastroenterología (AMG), aware of this responsibility, brought together national experts in this field to analyze the most recent scientific evidence and formulate a series of practical recommendations to guide and facilitate the diagnostic process and efficacious treatment of these patients. The document includes algorithms, figures, and tables for convenient consultation, along with opinions on GERD management in sensitive populations, such as pregnant women and older adults. Los nuevos conceptos en la fisiopatología de la enfermedad por reflujo gastroesofágico (ERGE) y los constantes avances tecnológicos aplicados al diagnóstico y el tratamiento de esta condición clínica hacen necesarias la revisión frecuente y la actualización de guías clínicas, recomendaciones y posturas oficiales de los principales organismos académicos a nivel mundial. La Asociación Mexicana de Gastroenterología, consciente de esta responsabilidad, reúne a los expertos nacionales de este tema para analizar la evidencia científica más reciente y construir una serie de recomendaciones prácticas para orientar y facilitar el proceso diagnóstico y…
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