What are the characteristics and diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux?
Frequency and prevalence of physiological gastroesophageal reflux
Mechanisms of anti-reflux and pro-reflux
Conditions that confer special vulnerability to the effects of gastroesophageal reflux
Symptoms and signs of pathological gastroesophageal reflux
The diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux is clinical in the majority of cases and does not require exams
Radiological contrast exams are useful for detecting anatomical anomalies and determining the presence or absence of gastroesophageal reflux
pH monitoring is used to measure the frequency and duration of acid reflux episodes and is generally useful for evaluating the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux that does not respond to medical treatment
The pH study is a predictor of esophagitis and other future alterations
a) Itens 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Affirmation 4 is incorrect.
b) Itens 2, 3 and 4 are correct. Affirmation 1 is incorrect.
c) Itens 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Affirmation 4 is incomplete.
d) Itens 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Affirmation 4 is incorrect.