Question 188 · LEK · Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Which of the following ways of treatment restores the anti-reflux barrier in gastro-esophageal reflux disease?

  1. A. prokinetic drugs.
  2. B. proton pump inhibitors.
  3. C. cardiomyotomy.
  4. D. cardioplasty.
  5. E. fundoplication.
Hint

Distinguish treatments that reduce acid or improve motility from one that mechanically rebuilds the valve at the cardia.

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