ABSTRACT
What are the symptoms of GORD? What is the difference between heartburn and GORD? What is the aetiology of GORD? Is a hiatus hernia an essential component? How do you diagnose GORD? What useful studies are there to help you? What are the complications of GORD? What is the initial management of a patient suspected of having GORD? What is the role of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in GORD? When is surgery indicated? What is the goal of surgery? What procedures can accomplish this? What is Barrett’s oesophagus? How would you manage a patient with a Barrett’s oesophagus?
