If you have an esophagus, you’ve almost certainly experienced the occasional bout of heartburn — that painful sensation that occurs when highly acidic stomach juices splash up into the tube that ...

Antireflux surgery and omeprazole are both effective treatments for the long-term care of gastroesophageal reflux disease, according to a study published in the December issue of Clinical ...

A UK-wide research team, led by the University of Oxford's Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, has launched a major international study to improve surgical treatment for people suffering from ...

PULASKI, Va. (WDBJ) - Many enjoy a plate full of seasonal favorites this time of year, but for those who suffer from a more serious form of acid reflux, those dishes can cause pain. The condition is ...

While both groups had weight-loss success, the first group had better outcomes reducing their acid reflux symptoms compared to the group who just had gastric bypass. “This is the first study to ...

A study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons analyzed the perioperative outcomes between laparoscopic antireflux surgery and open antireflux surgery. Researchers used the ...