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Gastroesophageal Reflux
Esophageal Reflux | Regurgitation, Gastric | Gastro-Esophageal Reflux | Gastric Regurgitation | Gastric Regurgitations | Gastro Esophageal Reflux | Reflux, Esophageal | Reflux, Gastro-Esophageal | Reflux, Gastroesophageal
Reflux of gastric juice and/or duodenal contents (bile acids, pancreatic juice) into the distal esophagus, commonly due to incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter. Gastric regurgitation is an extension of this process with entry of fluid into the pharynx or mouth. |
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