Comparative effectiveness of management strategies for gastroesophageal reflux disease

Ip S, Bonis P, Tatsioni A, Raman G, Chew P, Kupelnick B, Fu L, DeVine D, Lau J
Record ID 32006000165
English
Authors' objectives:

This report examines alternatives for managing the chronic symptoms of uncomplicated gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in patients who may require long-term treatment. It summarizes the available evidence comparing the efficacy and safety of medical, surgical, and endoscopic interventions in the treatment of chronic GERD, particularly after long-term followup. Questions addressed in this report are:

1. What is the evidence of the comparative effectiveness of medical, surgical, and endoscopic treatments for improving objective and subjective outcomes in patients with chronic GERD?

2. Is there evidence that effectiveness of medical, surgical, and endoscopic treatments varies for specific patient subgroups?

3. What are the short- and long-term adverse effects associated with specific medical, surgical, and endoscopic therapies for GERD?

Authors' methods: Review
Details
Project Status: Completed
URL for project: http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/ehc/products/1/43/GERD%20Final%20Report.pdf
Year Published: 2005
URL for published report: http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/ehc/products/1/42/GERDExecSum.pdf
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: United States
MeSH Terms
  • Endoscopy, Digestive System
  • Fundoplication
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux
Contact
Organisation Name: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Contact Address: Center for Outcomes and Evidence Technology Assessment Program, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850, USA. Tel: +1 301 427 1610; Fax: +1 301 427 1639;
Contact Name: martin.erlichman@ahrq.hhs.gov
Contact Email: martin.erlichman@ahrq.hhs.gov
Copyright: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
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