References

Acid

[a-i] “I have observed that when the use of fat or oily food has been persevered in for some time, there is generally the presence of bile in the gastric fluids.” Experiments and Observations on the Gastric Juice, and the Physiology of Digestion by William Beaumont, 1833

Experiments and Observations on the Gastric Juice, and the Physiology of ... - William Beaumont, Alexis St. Martin - Google Books

https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=LOwqAAAAYAAJ&source=gbs_book_other_versions

[a-ii] Dramatic diurnal variation in the concentration of the human trefoil peptide TFF2 in gastric juice -- Semple et al. 48 (5): 648 -- Gut

http://gut.bmj.com/content/48/5/648.short

[a-iii] Host-Bacterial Interactions in Helicobacter pylori Infection - Gastroenterology

http://www.gastrojournal.org/article/S0016-5085(07)02016-1/abstract?

[a-iv] Results - Drug Class Review: Proton Pump Inhibitors - NCBI Bookshelf

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK47258/

[a-v] Systematic review of PPI and H2A in Reflux oesophagitis

http://www.medicine.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/bandopubs/gordf/gord.html

[a-vi] Esomeprazole provides improved acid control vs. omeprazole In patients with symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. - PubMed - NCBI

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10886041

[a-vii] Management of reflux esophagitis: does the choice of proton pump inhibitor matter? - PubMed - NCBI

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25721889

[a-viii] BMC Gastroenterology | Full text | Gaviscon(R) vs. Omeprazole in symptomatic treatment of moderate gastroesophageal reflux. A direct comparative randomised tria...

http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/12/18

[a-ix] Proton Pump Inhibitor Usage and the Risk of Myocardial Infarction in the General Population - PLoS one

http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0124653

[a-x] Risk of acute myocardial infarction in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease: A nationwide population-based study - PLoS one]

http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0173899#sec015

[a-xi] Proton Pump Inhibitor Use and the Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease | Acute Kidney Injury | JAMA Internal Medicine | The JAMA Network

http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2481157

[a-xii] Proton Pump Inhibitors and Risk of Dementia | Dementia and Cognitive Impairment | JAMA Neurology | The JAMA Network

http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/fullarticle/2487379

[a-xiii] Doctors: Be wary of new PPI studies linking drug to health problems | The Brattleboro Reformer | Brattleboro Breaking News, Sports, Weather, Traffic

http://www.reformer.com/stories/doctors-be-wary-of-new-ppi-studies-linking-drug-to-health-problems,148602

[a-xiv] Proton Pump Inhibitors and Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia - Goldstein - 2017 - Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - Wiley Online Library

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jgs.14956/abstract

[a-xv] Proton pump inhibitor use may not prevent high-grade dysplasia and oesophageal adenocarcinoma in Barrett’s oesophagus: a nationwide study of 9883 patients - Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics

www.voiceinstituteofnewyork.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/PPIs-Dont-Prevent-Cancer.pdf

[a-xvi] Letter: proton pump inhibitor usage still seems to reduce the risk of high-grade dysplasia and/or oesophageal adenocarcinoma in Barrett's oesophagus - Aydin - 2014 - Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics - Wiley Online Library

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/apt.12892/full

[a-xvii] Proton pump inhibitor use may not prevent high-grade dysplasia and oesophageal adenocarcinoma in Barrett's oesophagus: a nationwide study of 9883 patients - PubMed ...

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24617286

[a-xviii] Acid-suppressive medications and risk of oesophageal adenocarcinoma in patients with Barrett's oesophagus: a systematic review and meta-analysis -- Singh et al....

http://gut.bmj.com/content/early/2013/11/12/gutjnl-2013-305997

[a-xix] PPIs Protective for Esophageal Cancer

http://www.gastroendonews.com/ViewArticle.aspx?d=In+the+News&d_id=187&i=April+2014&i_id=1048&a_id=26309

[a-xx] Acid-suppressive medications and risk of oesophageal adenocarcinoma in patients with Barrett’s oesophagus: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Gut

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4199831/

[a-xxi] Proton Pump Inhibitors Display Antitumor Effects in Barrett's Adenocarcinoma Cells - Frontiers in Pharmacology

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5122752/

[a-xxii] Dyspepsia and gastro‑oesophageal reflux disease | 1-recommendations | Guidance and guidelines | NICE

http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg184/chapter/1-recommendations#interventions-for-gastro-oesophageal-reflux-disease-gord-2

[a-xxiii] Is Apple Cider Vinegar Effective for Reducing Heartburn Symptoms Related to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease? 2015 Thesis

https://repository.asu.edu/attachments/166181/content/Yeh_asu_0010N_15671.pdf

[a-xxiv] Consuming Too Much Apple Cider Vinegar: Here are 5 Side Effects - Foods 4 Better Health

http://www.foods4betterhealth.com/apple-cider-vinegar-side-effects-30850

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Bile

[b-i] Chronic diarrhea caused by idiopathic bile acid malabsorption: an explanation at last, Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Informa Healthcare

http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.1586/egh.09.49

[b-ii] Acute Cholecystitis associated with pancreatic reflux

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1390992/

[b-iii] American Journal of Gastroenterology - Abstract of article: No association between gallstones and gastroesophageal reflux disease

http://www.nature.com/ajg/journal/v96/n10/abs/ajg2001715a.html

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Reflux

[f-i] Heller Myotomy Versus Heller Myotomy With Dor Fundoplication for Achalasia

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1448931/

[f-ii] Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication in the treatment of Barrett's esophagus - 10 years of experience.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23837098

[f-iii] 20 years later: laparoscopic fundoplication durability.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25487547

[f-iv] Laparoscopic Nissen-Rossetti fundoplication is effective to control gastro-oesophageal and pharyngeal reflux

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2639973/

[f-v] Laparoscopic Toupet versus Nissen fundoplication for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14717528

[f-vi] Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1892517-overview

[r-i] LPR - Aspiration of Upper Oesophageal Reflux (August 2014)

https://sites.google.com/site/robichris/barretts/lpr

[r-ii] Prevalence of Extra-Oesophageal Reflux symptoms amongst acid refluxers and perceived efficacy of regular medication and reflux reduction intervention. (CR 2017)

https://www.academia.edu/33849157/Prevalence_of_Extra-Oesophageal_Reflux_symptoms_amongst_acid_refluxers_and_perceived_efficacy_of_regular_medication_and_reflux_reduction_intervention

[r-iii] Nissen fundoplication vs proton pump inhibitors for laryngopharyngeal reflux - World Journal of Gastroenterology

https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v23/i19/3546.htm

[r-iv] Heartburn Hell on the NBC Today Show: omitting things consumers might want to know about a $14K device - HealthNewsReview.org

http://www.healthnewsreview.org/2015/03/heartburn-hell-on-the-nbc-today-show-omitting-things-consumers-might-want-to-know-about-a-14k-device/

[r-v] One Hundred Consecutive Patients Treated with Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: 6 Years of Clinical Experience from a Single ...

http://www.journalacs.org/article/S1072-7515(13)00356-6/abstract

[r-vi] Device for acid reflux approved by FDA, but not by insurers - StarTribune.com

http://www.startribune.com/device-for-acid-reflux-approved-by-fda-but-not-by-insurers/303946711/

[r-vii] LINX Procedure for GERD: Risks and Benefits

http://www.surgery.usc.edu/uppergi-general/gastroesophagealrefluxdisease-linx-risksbenefits.html

[r-viii] Laparoscopic insertion of a magnetic bead band for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease | Guidance and guidelines | NICE

http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ipg431

[r-ix] Removal of the Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation Device: Surgical Technique and Results - Europe PMC

http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/27163959

[r-x] Esophageal Penetration of the Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation Device: History Repeats Itself. - Journal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical techniques

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28586287

[r-xi] Linx more effective than PPIs for treating regurgitation in GERD - Gastroenterology

http://www.healio.com/gastroenterology/esophagus/news/online/%7B813acc73-b3e6-45e7-926f-103408d88cf2%7D/linx-more-effective-than-ppis-for-treating-regurgitation-in-gerd

[r-xii] Long-term maintenance effect of radiofrequency energy delivery for refractory GERD: a decade later - Springer

http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00464-014-3461-6

[r-xiii] Endoluminal Treatments for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - A SAGES Guideline

http://www.sages.org/publications/guidelines/endoluminal-treatments-for-gastroesophageal-reflux-disease-gerd/

[r-xiv] Antireflux Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication Using EsophyX: 12-Month Results of a Prospective Multicenter Study - Springer

http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00268-008-9594-9/fulltext.html

[r-xv] Two-year results of a feasibility study on antireflux transoral incisionless fundoplication using EsophyX - Springer

http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00464-009-0384-8/fulltext.html

[r-xvi] Clinical and pH-metric outcomes of transoral esophagogastric fundoplication for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease - Springer

http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00464-010-1497-9/fulltext.html

[r-xvii] EsophyX for Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) Proves Itself in Trial (w/video)

http://www.medgadget.com/2013/05/esophyx-for-transoral-incisionless-fundoplication-tif.html

[r-xviii] TIF Underperforming as Long-Term GERD Treatment

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/842806?src=wnl_edit_tpal&uac=121783PV

[r-xix] Medigus Announces Completion of First Commercial Procedures in Turkey in GERD Patients Using New Generation of MUSE™ System

http://www.medigus.com/news-events/news/142-medigus-announces-completion-of-first-commercial-procedures-in-turkey-in-gerd-patients-using-new-generation-of-muse-system

[r-xx] First MUSE procedures for GERD performed in Italy

http://www.healio.com/gastroenterology/therapeutics-diagnostics/news/online/%7Ba24031e8-ad19-4194-a529-9e64d20ea82b%7D/first-muse-procedures-for-gerd-performed-in-italy

[r-xxi] Endoscopic anterior fundoplication with the Medigus Ultrasonic Surgical Endostapler (MUSE™) for gastroesophageal reflux disease: 6-month results from a multi-center prospective trial

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4293474/

[r-xxii] Endoluminal gastroplication for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease | 1-guidance | Guidance and guidelines | NICE

http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/IPG404/chapter/1-guidance

[r-xxiii] Endocinch therapy for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: a one year prospective follow up

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1773510/

[r-xxiv] Long term failure of endoscopic gastroplication (EndoCinch)

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1774515/

[r-xxv] EndoCinch Procedure: Success Rates

http://www.healthline.com/health/gerd/endocinch-procedure#2

[r-xxvi] StomaphyX Gastric Bypass Revision Surgery

http://bariatric.stopobesityforlife.com/obesity-surgery/correcting-obesity/procedures/stomaphyx/

[r-xxvii] Endoluminal gastroplication for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ipg404

[r-xxviii] Short-term electrical stimulation of the lower esophageal sphincter increases sphincter pressure in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2982.2012.01878.x/full

[r-xxix] Electrical stimulation therapy of the lower esophageal sphincter is successful in treating GERD: final results of open-label prospective trial - Springer

http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00464-012-2561-4/fulltext.html

[r-xxx] EndoStim Treats First Patient with Severe Acid Reflux... -- THE HAGUE, Netherlands and ST. LOUIS, Feb. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/endostim-treats-first-patient-with-severe-acid-reflux-in-germany-with-endostim-les-stimulation-system-191921281.html

[r-xxxi] Long-term results of electrical stimulation of the lower esophageal sphincter for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease

https://www.thieme-connect.com/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0033-1344213

[r-xxxii] Two-year results of intermittent electrical stimulation of the lower esophageal sphincter treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease - Surgery

http://www.surgjournal.com/article/S0039-6060(14)00708-9/fulltext

[r-xxxiii] EndoStim Launches Second Generation Neurostimulation Device for GERD -- NIJMEGEN, Netherlands and ST. LOUIS, May 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/endostim-launches-second-generation-neurostimulation-device-for-gerd-300084689.html

[r-xxxiv] Electrical stimulation of the lower oesophageal sphincter for treating gastro-oesophageal reflux disease | Guidance and guidelines | NICE

http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/indevelopment/gid-ip1244

[r-xxxv] Endoscopic implantation of enteryx for treatment of GERD: 12-month results of a prospective, multicenter trial. - PubMed - NCBI

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14499767

[r-xxxvi] Enteryx implantation for GERD: expanded multicenter trial results and interim postapproval follow-up to 24 months

http://www.rima.org/web/medline_pdf/GastrointestEndosc_650-8.pdf

[r-xxxvii] Complications involving the mediastinum after injection of Enteryx for GERD - Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

http://www.giejournal.org/article/S0016-5107(04)02645-8/abstract

[r-xxxviii] Public Health Notifications (Medical Devices) > FDA Preliminary Public Health Notification*: Recall of Boston Scientific ENTERYX® Procedure Kits.

http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/PublicHealthNotifications/ucm064523.htm

[r-xxxix] Visceral artery embolization after endoscopic injection of Enteryx for gastroesophageal reflux disease

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4242123/

[r-xl] Endoscopic augmentation of the lower oesophageal sphincter using hydrogel implants for the treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/IPG222/chapter/1-guidance

[r-xli] A now rarely seen anti-reflux device: The Angelchik prosthesis - International Journal of Case Reports and Images (IJCRI)

http://www.ijcasereportsandimages.com/archive/2013/007-2013-ijcri/015-07-2013-sloane/ijcri-015072013115-sloane-full-text.php

[r-xlii] Dysphagia Secondary to an Angelchik Prosthesis Insertion: the Role of Laparoscopic Management - SAGES Abstract Archives

http://www.sages.org/meetings/annual-meeting/abstracts-archive/dysphagia-secondary-to-an-angelchik-prosthesis-insertion-the-role-of-laparoscopic-management/

[r-xliii] Complications of the Angelchik Antireflux Prosthesis | Annals of Internal Medicine

http://annals.org/article.aspx?articleid=698225

[r-xliv]

Efficacy of a Novel “UES Assist Device” in Management of Supraesophageal Complications of Reflux Disease: the Results of a Limited Clinical Trial

http://www.gastrojournal.org/article/S0016-5085(12)60385-0/pdf

[r-xlv] Use of a Sleep Positioning Device Significantly Improves Nocturnal Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms

http://medcline.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Gabbard-et-al.-Use-of-a-Sleep-Positioning-Device-Significantly-Improves-Nocturnal-Gastroesophageal-Reflux-Symptoms.pdf

[r-xlvi] A Novel Sleep Assist Device Prevents Gastroesophageal Reflux: A Randomized Controlled Trial

http://medcline.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Person-et-al.-A-Novel-Sleep-Device-Prevents-Gastroesophageal-Reflux.pdf

[r-xlvii] Phase II Trial of Curcumin in Patients with Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

http://clincancerres.aacrjournals.org/content/14/14/4491.full

[r-xlviii] Japanese apricot improves symptoms of gastrointestinal dysmotility associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26185391

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Food

[fd-i] No Association of Coffee Consumption with Gastric Ulcer, Duodenal Ulcer, Reflux Esophagitis, and Non-Erosive Reflux Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study of 8,013 Healthy Subjects in Japan

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3680393/

[fd-ii] Coffee or Tea, Hot or Cold, Are Not Associated With Risk of Barrett’s Esophagus - Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology

http://www.cghjournal.org/article/S1542-3565%2815%2901616-X/fulltext

[fd-iii] Effects of Alcohol on Barrett's oesophagus

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxiYXJyZXR0c3dlc3NleG5ld3N8Z3g6NDg3YzgzMTUwZDRmYzk4ZQ

[fd-iv] Potential Benefits of pH 8.8 Alkaline Drinking Water as an Adjunct in the Treatment of Reflux DiseaseAnnals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology - Jamie A. Koufman, Nikki Johnston, 2012

http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/000348941212100702

[fd-v] Alkaline Water Hoax - It is Simple Science

https://www.apswater.com/article.asp?id=198&title=Alkaline_Water_Hoax_-_It_Is_Simple_Science.

[fd-vi] Alkaline Water Helps Neutralize Heartburn Symptoms? Doctors Debunk Claims : SCIENCE : Design & Trend

http://www.designntrend.com/articles/78455/20160613/alkaline-water-helps-neutralize-heartburn-symptoms-doctors-debunk-claims.htm

[fd-vii] The Doctor is In: Water, water everywhere — which drop should we drink?

http://www.tcpalm.com/story/specialty-publications/your-news/martin-county/reader-submitted/2016/11/29/doctor-water-water-everywhere-which-drop-should-we-drink/94591968/

[fd-viii] American Journal of Gastroenterology - Abstract of article: The role of diet and lifestyle measures in the pathogenesis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease

http://www.nature.com/ajg/journal/v95/n10/abs/ajg20001421a.html

[fd-ix] Diet and GERD: Role in Pathogenesis and Management

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/875920

[fd-x] Diet and GERD: Role in Pathogenesis and Management

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/875920

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Complications

[c-i] Barrett’s Stem Cells as a Unique and Targetable Entity - Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology

http://www.cmghjournal.org/article/S2352-345X(17)30079-6/fulltext

[c-ii] UK tops WHO gullet cancer table and obesity may be factor - BBC News

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-29634263

[c-iii] Controversies in Barrett Esophagus - Mayo Clinic Proceedings

http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(14)00107-4/fulltext

[c-iv] [Esophageal complications of gastroesophageal reflux disease: consequences or defensive reactions?] - PubMed - NCBI

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28502210

[c-v] Long-term Consequences of Chronic Proton Pump Inhibitor Use

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/820136_print

[c-vi] Consumer Use of Over-the-Counter PPIs in Patients With GERD

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/826831?src=wnl_edit_tpal&uac=121783PV

[c-vii] The Risks and Benefits of Long-term Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors: Expert Review and Best Practice Advice From the American Gastroenterological Association - Gastroenterology

http://www.gastrojournal.org/article/S0016-5085(17)30091-4/fulltext

[c-viii] Proton pump inhibitor use and the risk of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth: a meta-analysis. - PubMed - NCBI

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23270866

Tests and diagnosis

[t-i] Systematic Four-Quadrant Biopsy Detects Barrett's Dysplasia

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/572642

[t-ii] The Seattle protocol does not more reliably predict the detection of cancer at the time of esophagectomy than a less intensive surveillance protocol. - PubMed -...

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19264576

[t-iii] Diagnosis of extraesophageal reflux in children with chronic otitis media with effusion using Peptest.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25736547

[t-iv] Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News - U.K. Study Finds No Need for Diagnostic Barium Test

http://www.gastroendonews.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ses=ogst&d=Endoscopy+Suite&d_id=546&i=September+2015&i_id=1227&a_id=33578

Treatments

[tr-i] New British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) guidelines for the diagnosis and management of Barrett's oesophagus

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1856188/

[tr-ii] Revised British Society of Gastroenterology recommendation on the diagnosis and management of Barrett's oesophagus with low-grade dysplasia | Gut

http://gut.bmj.com/content/early/2017/04/07/gutjnl-2017-314135

[tr-iii] Radiofrequency Ablation in Barrett's Esophagus with Dysplasia — NEJM

http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa0808145

[tr-iv] Comparing outcome of radiofrequency ablation in Barrett's with high grade dysplasia and intramucosal carcinoma: a prospective multicenter UK registry... - Abstract - Europe PubMed Central

http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/26126159

[tr-v] Cryotherapy for Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer. - PubMed - NCBI

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21597370

[tr-vi] Horizon Scanning in Surgery: Application to Surgical Education and Practice - Cryotherapy for Esophageal Cancer

https://www.facs.org/~/media/files/education/ceste/cryotherapy%20for%20esophageal%20cancer.ashx

[tr-vii] Photodynamic therapy vs radiofrequency ablation for Barrett’s dysplasia: Efficacy, safety and cost-comparison

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3819546/

[tr-viii] Randomized trial of argon plasma coagulation vs. multipolar electrocoagulation for ablation of Barrett's esophagus.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15729231

[tr-ix] A prospective comparison of totally minimally invasive versus open Ivor Lewis esophagectomy

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1442-2050.2012.01356.x/abstract

Other

[o-i] The effects of concomitant GERD, dyspepsia, and rhinosinusitis on asthma symptoms

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4161609/

[o-ii] Gastroesophageal reflux as a cause of chronic cough, severe asthma, and migratory pulmonary infiltrates

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4184716/#b5

[o-iii] Chronic Asthma and Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease: The Treatment Plans

http://jctm.mums.ac.ir/article_4751_0.html

[o-iv] CORE Dumping Syndrome factsheet

http://www.corecharity.org.uk/assets/files/information_pdfs/DumpingSyndrome.pdf

[o-v] Closer to a treatment for the 'asthma of the esophagus' | EurekAlert! Science News

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-08/difr-cta082815.php

Myths and Misconceptions

[m-i] Negative Effects of Alkaline Water | eHow

http://www.ehow.com/list_7609516_negative-effects-alkaline-water.html

[m-ii] What You Need to Know When You Prescribe a PPI: Cancer

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/753221_5

[m-iii] Don’t believe the hype – 10 persistent cancer myths debunked - Cancer Research UK - Science blog

http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2014/03/24/dont-believe-the-hype-10-persistent-cancer-myths-debunked/

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