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Features of symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease in elderly patients.

Published Nov 1, 1997 · G. Triadafilopoulos, R. Sharma

The American journal of gastroenterology

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Elderly patients with symptomatic GERD have similar prevalence rates and features to younger patients, but the severity of symptoms in those with Barrett's esophagus is significantly less than in the young.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Features of symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease in elderly patients.

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