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Endoscopy 2007; 39(2): 118-123
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-966125
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease and Barrett’s esophagus

M.  Bittinger1 , H.  Messmann1
  • 1Department of Internal Medicine III, Klinikum Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany
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Publication Date:
27 February 2007 (online)

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Introduction

Once again, the past year has seen the publication of numerous new papers in the fields of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Barrett’s esophagus. From these papers we want to focus on six relevant studies that reflect the most interesting topics in the field.

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H. Messmann, MD

Department of Internal Medicine III, Klinikum Augsburg

86009 Augsburg
Germany

Fax: +49-821-4003-331

Email: helmut.messmann@klinikum-augsburg.de