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Han YM, Yoon JH, Yoo S, Chung SJ, Lee JM, Choi JM, Jin EH, Seo JY. Visceral Adipose Tissue Reduction Measured by Deep Neural Network Architecture Improved Reflux Esophagitis Endoscopic Grade. Am J Gastroenterol 2024; 119:1117-1125. [PMID: 38634559 DOI: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000002822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Visceral obesity is a risk factor for reflux esophagitis (RE). We investigated the risk of RE according to visceral adipose tissue (VAT) measured by deep neural network architecture using computed tomography (CT) and evaluated the longitudinal association between abdominal adipose tissue changes and the disease course of RE. METHODS Individuals receiving health checkups who underwent esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and abdominal CT at Seoul National University Healthcare System Gangnam Center between 2015 and 2016 were included. Visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue areas and volumes were measured using a deep neural network architecture and CT. The association between the abdominal adipose tissue area and volume and the risk of RE was evaluated. Participants who underwent follow-up EGD and abdominal CT were selected; the effects of changes in abdominal adipose tissue area and volume on RE endoscopic grade were investigated using Cox proportional hazards regression. RESULTS We enrolled 6,570 patients who underwent EGD and abdominal CT on the same day. RE was associated with male sex, hypertension, diabetes, excessive alcohol intake, current smoking status, and levels of physical activity. The VAT area and volume increased the risk of RE dose-dependently. A decreasing VAT volume was significantly associated with improvement in RE endoscopic grade (hazard ratio: 3.22, 95% confidence interval: 1.82-5.71). Changes in subcutaneous adipose tissue volume and the disease course of RE were not significantly correlated. DISCUSSION Visceral obesity is strongly associated with RE. VAT volume reduction was prospectively associated with improvement in RE endoscopic grade dose-dependently. Visceral obesity is a potential target for RE treatment.
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- Yoo Min Han
- Department of Internal Medicine and Healthcare Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital Healthcare System Gangnam Center, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital and College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Healthcare Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital Healthcare System Gangnam Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital and College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
- Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Healthcare Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital Healthcare System Gangnam Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Healthcare Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital Healthcare System Gangnam Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Healthcare Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital Healthcare System Gangnam Center, Seoul, South Korea
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Kim JH, Jung HY, Yoo IK, Park SY, Kim JG, Sung JK, Jang JS, Cheon GJ, Kim KO, Kim TO, Lee ST, Cho KB, Chun HJ, Park JJ, Park MI, Jang JY, Jeon SW, Cho JW, Kang DH, Kim GH, Kim JJ, Kim SG, Kim N, Lee YC, Hong SJ, Kim HS, Lee S, Lee SW. Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of DW1903 in Patients with Gastritis: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Noninferiority, Multicenter, Phase 3 study. Gut Liver 2024; 18:70-76. [PMID: 37309193 PMCID: PMC10791492 DOI: 10.5009/gnl220446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023] Open
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Background/Aims H2 receptor antagonists (H2RA) have been used to treat gastritis by inhibiting gastric acid. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are more potent acid suppressants than H2RA. However, the efficacy and safety of low-dose PPI for treating gastritis remain unclear. The aim was to investigate the efficacy and safety of low-dose PPI for treating gastritis. Methods A double-blind, noninferiority, multicenter, phase 3 clinical trial randomly assigned 476 patients with endoscopic erosive gastritis to a group using esomeprazole 10 mg (DW1903) daily and a group using famotidine 20 mg (DW1903R1) daily for 2 weeks. The full-analysis set included 319 patients (DW1903, n=159; DW1903R1, n=160) and the per-protocol set included 298 patients (DW1903, n=147; DW1903R1, n=151). The primary endpoint (erosion improvement rate) and secondary endpoint (erosion and edema cure rates, improvement rates of hemorrhage, erythema, and symptoms) were assessed after the treatment. Adverse events were compared. Results According to the full-analysis set, the erosion improvement rates in the DW1903 and DW1903R1 groups were 59.8% and 58.8%, respectively. According to the per-protocol analysis, the erosion improvement rates in the DW1903 and DW1903R1 groups were 61.9% and 59.6%, respectively. Secondary endpoints were not significantly different between two groups except that the hemorrhagic improvement rate was higher in DW1903 with statistical tendency. The number of adverse events were not statistically different. Conclusions DW1903 of a low-dose PPI was not inferior to DW1903R1 of H2RA. Thus, lowdose PPI can be a novel option for treating gastritis (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05163756).
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- Jie-Hyun Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Cha Bundang Medical Center, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gangneung Asan Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Gangneung, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Presbyterian Medical Center, Jeonju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University College of Medicine and Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Wonju Severance Christian Hospital, Wonju, Korea
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- Clinical R & D Department, Daewon Pharmaceutical, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Ansan, Korea
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Jung HK, Tae CH, Song KH, Kang SJ, Park JK, Gong EJ, Shin JE, Lim HC, Lee SK, Jung DH, Choi YJ, Seo SI, Kim JS, Lee JM, Kim BJ, Kang SH, Park CH, Choi SC, Kwon JG, Park KS, Park MI, Lee TH, Kim SY, Cho YS, Lee HH, Jung KW, Kim DH, Moon HS, Miwa H, Chen CL, Gonlachanvit S, Ghoshal UC, Wu JCY, Siah KTH, Hou X, Oshima T, Choi MY, Lee KJ. 2020 Seoul Consensus on the Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. J Neurogastroenterol Motil 2021; 27:453-481. [PMID: 34642267 PMCID: PMC8521465 DOI: 10.5056/jnm21077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which gastric contents regurgitate into the esophagus or beyond, resulting in either troublesome symptoms or complications. GERD is heterogeneous in terms of varied manifestations, test findings, and treatment responsiveness. GERD diagnosis can be established with symptomatology, pathology, or physiology. Recently the Lyon consensus defined the “proven GERD” with concrete evidence for reflux, including advanced grade erosive esophagitis (Los Angeles classification grades C and or D esophagitis), long-segment Barrett’s mucosa or peptic strictures on endoscopy or distal esophageal acid exposure time > 6% on 24-hour ambulatory pH-impedance monitoring. However, some Asian researchers have different opinions on whether the same standards should be applied to the Asian population. The prevalence of GERD is increasing in Asia. The present evidence-based guidelines were developed using a systematic review and meta-analysis approach. In GERD with typical symptoms, a proton pump inhibitor test can be recommended as a sensitive, cost-effective, and practical test for GERD diagnosis. Based on a meta-analysis of 19 estimated acid-exposure time values in Asians, the reference range upper limit for esophageal acid exposure time was 3.2% (95% confidence interval, 2.7-3.9%) in the Asian countries. Esophageal manometry and novel impedance measurements, including mucosal impedance and a post-reflux swallow-induced peristaltic wave, are promising in discrimination of GERD among different reflux phenotypes, thus increasing its diagnostic yield. We also propose a long-term strategy of evidence-based GERD treatment with proton pump inhibitors and other drugs.
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- Hye-Kyung Jung
- Department of Internal Medicine, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, CHA Ilsan Medical Center, CHA University School of Medicine, Ilsan, Jeollabuk-do, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital Gangnam Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gangneung Asan Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gangneung Asan Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dankook University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Incheon, Korea
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- Digestive Disease Center, CHA Gangnam Medical Center, CHA University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Guri, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Digestive Disease Research Institute, Wonkwang University School of Medicine, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Daegu Catholic University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan, Hospital, Cheonan, Chungcheongnamdo, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hyogo College of Medicine, Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, Tzu Chi University, and Department of Public Health, College of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien City, Taiwan
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- Center of Excellence on Neurogastroenterology and Motility, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Departments of Gastroenterology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Science, Lucknow, India
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- Institute of Digestive Disease, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.,Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Medicine Cluster, National University Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hyogo College of Medicine, Nishinomiya, Japan
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- Division of Healthcare Technology Assessment Research, National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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Kim SY, Jung HK, Lee HA. Normal acid exposure time in esophageal pH monitoring in Asian and Western populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurogastroenterol Motil 2021; 33:e14029. [PMID: 33377596 DOI: 10.1111/nmo.14029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Revised: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Esophageal acid exposure time (AET) during 24 h pH monitoring is reproducible and predictive outcomes of treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Several small Asian studies have investigated the normal range of the AET; the range may be different from that in Western populations. We evaluated its normal range in healthy Asian compared to Western subjects. METHODS We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and KoreaMed for studies that reported pH monitoring parameters in healthy subjects. Studies that reported the AET values of healthy subjects were eligible for the analyses. The upper limit of normal of the AET was obtained from the 95th percentile of the available raw data or calculated as the mean value +2 standard deviations. KEY RESULTS Nineteen Asian and 49 Western studies were assessed. The estimated AET values were analyzed using a bootstrapping technique, weighted according to the sample size. The mean AET was 1.1% and 2.9% in the Asian and Western populations, respectively. The upper limit of the reference range was 3.2% (95% confidence interval [CI], 2.7-3.9%) and 8.2 (95% CI, 6.7-9.9) in the Asian and Western populations, respectively. The normal AET differed between the Asian and Western populations because the CI of the two groups did not overlap. CONCLUSIONS & INFERENCES The upper limit of normal of the AET in healthy Asian subjects was 3.2% (95% CI, 2.7-3.9%), which was lower than that of healthy Western subjects.
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- Seung Young Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Woman's University, Seoul, Korea
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- Clinical Trial Center, Mokdong Hospital, Ewha Woman's University, Seoul, Korea
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Park S, Park S, Park JM, Ryu S, Hwang J, Kwon JW, Seo KW. Anti-reflux Surgery Versus Proton Pump Inhibitors for Severe Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Cost-Effectiveness Study in Korea. J Neurogastroenterol Motil 2020; 26:215-223. [PMID: 32235028 PMCID: PMC7176505 DOI: 10.5056/jnm19188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Revised: 12/30/2019] [Accepted: 01/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background/Aims The economic burden for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has recently increased in Asian countries. This study investigates the cost-effectiveness between anti-reflux surgery and medication, with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for GERD in Korea. Methods We used a decision tree and Markov model to obtain the costs and quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) of the surgical and medical strategies. Our target cohort was the severe GERD patients aged 50 years old who required a continuous double dose of PPIs. The time horizon was 10 years and all estimates were discounted at 5% per year. The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of the anti-reflux surgery compared with medication with PPIs was calculated. Sensitivity analyses were performed on all relevant variables. Results The cost-utility analysis indicated anti-reflux surgery was more cost-effective than medication among severe GERD patients over a 10-year period. The model predicted that the surgical strategy had a cost savings of $551 and the QALYs had a gain of 1.18 as compared with the medical strategy. The break-even point in costs of the anti-reflux surgery over the medication was estimated to be 9 years. Sensitivity analyses using the varying parameter assumptions demonstrated the robustness of the study results. Conclusions This study showed anti-reflux surgery was less expensive and more effective therapy over the PPI medication after 9 years of follow-up. This suggests the surgical strategy is a cost-effective alternative to PPI medication among patients who need long-term management for GERD in Korea.
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- Susan Park
- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Mathematics and Big Data Science, Daegu University, Daegu, Korea
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- Division of Mathematics and Big Data Science, Daegu University, Daegu, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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Yu SY, Lee B, McGuire TM, Lee HJ, Hollingworth SA. Consumption of medicines used for gastric acid-related disorders in Australia and South Korea: a cross-country comparison. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2019; 76:547-555. [PMID: 31822956 DOI: 10.1007/s00228-019-02798-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2019] [Accepted: 11/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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PURPOSE The study's aim was to compare the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), histamine 2-receptor antagonists (H2RAs) and mucoprotective medicines (MPs) used for gastric acid-related disorders (GARD) in Australia and South Korea (Korea) from 2004 to 2017. METHODS Prescription data for PPIs, H2RAs and MPs for Australian outpatients were extracted from the Australian Statistics on Medicines annual reports, with dose-specific and expenditure data obtained from Medicare. Similar data were obtained from Korean National Health Insurance Service claims data. We analysed the volume and expenditure of medicines use annually using the defined daily dose per 1,000 population per day. We calculated which medicines accounted for 90% of use and estimated the proportions of use for low- and high-dose PPIs. RESULTS While total utilisation for GARD medicines increased over time in both countries, patterns of use differed. Overall, use was somewhat higher in Australia but increased more rapidly in Korea. PPIs were used more extensively in Australia, while more MPs and H2RAs were used in Korea. Expenditure and use of low-dose PPIs is escalating in Korea. CONCLUSION There were substantial differences in the use of GARD medicines in Australia and Korea over 14 years. Both countries face similar challenges to promote rational medicines use and contain medical care costs. The discrepant prescribing patterns can be attributed to differences in healthcare systems, pharmaceutical policies and demographics. This study provides a baseline to influence more rational use of these medicines. It provides insight into medicines policies for other countries that face similar challenges.
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- Su-Yeon Yu
- School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea.
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,Mater Pharmacy, Mater Health, Brisbane, Australia.,Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Robina, Gold Coast, Australia
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- Health Insurance Policy Research Institute, National Health Insurance Service, Wonju, South Korea
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Kim JH, Lee YC, Kim EH, Park JC, Shin SK, Lee SK, Jung DH, Park JJ, Youn YH, Park H. The Clinical Efficacy of a Pure Alginate Formulation (Lamina G) for Controlling Symptoms in Individuals with Reflux Symptoms: A Randomized Clinical Study. Gut Liver 2019; 13:642-648. [PMID: 30970442 PMCID: PMC6860038 DOI: 10.5009/gnl18378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2018] [Revised: 11/24/2018] [Accepted: 12/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background/Aims Bicarbonate-containing alginate formulations are reported to be effective for controlling reflux symptoms. However, the efficacy of Lamina G alginate without gas production has not been reported. The aim is to evaluate the efficacy of a non-bicarbonate alginate in individuals with reflux symptoms without reflux esophagitis. Methods Participants who had experienced heartburn or regurgitation for 7 consecutive days were randomized to one of the following treatment groups: proton pump inhibitors (PPI) plus alginate (combination) or PPI plus placebo (PPI only). In addition, as a reference group, patients received placebo plus alginate (alginate only). The primary endpoint compared the percentage of patients with complete resolution of symptoms for the final 7 days of the treatment. Secondary endpoints compared changes in symptom score, symptom-free days during the treatment period, the Reflux Disease Questionnaire, Patient Assessment of Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders (PAGI)-Quality of Life and PAGI-Symptoms Severity Index scores, the investigator’s assessment of symptoms, and incidence of adverse events. Results Complete resolution of heartburn or regurgitation was not significantly different between the combination and PPI only groups (58.7% vs 57.5%, p=0.903). The secondary endpoints were not significantly different between the two groups. Complete resolution of heartburn or regurgitation, did not differ between the alginate only reference group and the PPI only group (75.0% vs 57.5%, p=0.146). Conclusions The addition of non-bicarbonate alginate to PPI was no more effective than PPI alone in controlling reflux symptoms.
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- Jie-Hyun Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea.,Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea.,Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea.,Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea.,Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea.,Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Qiu B, Zhang X, Bai T, Xu J, Xiang X, Hou X. The importance of pH reflux monitoring test for the management of low-grade esophagitis in Chinese patients. Neurogastroenterol Motil 2019; 31:e13653. [PMID: 31157483 DOI: 10.1111/nmo.13653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2018] [Revised: 05/15/2019] [Accepted: 05/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Low-grade esophagitis (grade A and B) are no longer believed as confirmatory evidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease, but there were no data about the association of low-grade esophagitis with pathological acid reflux (PAR) in China. This study aimed to summarize the proportion of PAR in the patients with low-grade esophagitis and to explore the differential factors between low-grade esophagitis patients with and without PAR. METHODS Database of the patients accepted 24-hour pH monitoring in the motility laboratory of a tertiary center was retrospectively searched, and the patients were diagnosed as low-grade esophagitis before the procedure was recruited. The demographics, symptoms and high-resolution manometry and pH monitoring parameters were compared between the patients with pathological and physiological acid reflux and between patients with grade A and B esophagitis. RESULTS About 24% of grade A and 55% of grade B esophagitis patients had pathological acid reflux. The demographics, symptoms, and almost all high-resolution manometry findings were similar in patients with pathological and physiological acid reflux. About two-thirds of the participants with physiological acid reflux reported symptom improvement after PPI administration. All participants with PPI-resistant symptoms were with physiological acid reflux. CONCLUSION The proportion of PAR in low-grade esophagitis is not high. For patients with low-grade esophagitis in China, especially the patients with grade A esophagitis, regardless of symptom change, reflux monitoring is possibly needed for the patients whose esophageal mucosa break is not improved after 8 weeks of PPI treatment.
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- Boyun Qiu
- Division of Gastroenterology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Division of Gastroenterology, Nuclear Industry 416 Hospital, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Park CH, Lee SK. [Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease]. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2019; 73:70-76. [PMID: 30845382 DOI: 10.4166/kjg.2019.73.2.70] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2018] [Revised: 01/24/2019] [Accepted: 02/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition that develops when reflux of stomach contents causes troublesome symptoms and/or complications. The prevalence of GERD is increasing worldwide and in Asia-Pacific. The latest Korean guidelines for GERD were published in 2012, and several international guidelines and consensus statements for the management of GERD have also been recently published. Here, we review these guidelines and consensus statements in order to provide a better understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of GERD.
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- Chan Hyuk Park
- Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Gong EJ, Jung KW, Min YW, Hong KS, Jung HK, Son HJ, Kim DY, Lee J, Lee OY. Validation of the Korean Version of the Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Questionnaire for the Diagnosis of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. J Neurogastroenterol Motil 2019; 25:91-99. [PMID: 30646480 PMCID: PMC6326199 DOI: 10.5056/jnm18133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2018] [Revised: 10/16/2018] [Accepted: 10/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background/Aims The Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Questionnaire (GerdQ) has been developed and validated as a tool for the diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in patients with gastrointestinal symptoms. However, the GerdQ and the cutoff value for determining GERD has not been validated in Korea. Methods Patients with symptoms suggestive of GERD were consecutively recruited. The Korean version of GerdQ was developed through a forward-backward translation process according to the cross-cultural adaptation method. Endoscopically documented esophagitis, abnormal results on 24-hour ambulatory pH recording with symptom association monitoring, or response to proton pump inhibitor treatment were used as diagnostic references for GERD. The reproducibility and test characteristics of the Korean version of GerdQ were assessed. Results A total of 149 patients with a median age of 55 years were analyzed. The intra-class correlation coefficient of 2 subsequently measured GerdQ scores was 0.651 (95% CI, 0.518-0.748). The cutoff value of 8 was found to have the highest sensitivity (64.9%; 95% CI, 56.2-73.7) and specificity (71.4%; 95% CI, 56.5-86.4) for the diagnosis of GERD. The questionnaire had a high positive predictive value (88.1%; 95% CI, 81.2-95.0), but a low negative predictive value (38.5%; 95% CI, 26.2-50.3) for GERD. Any symptom improvement on proton pump inhibitor treatment showed a sensitivity of 93.0% (95% CI, 88.3-97.7) and a specificity of 48.6% (95% CI, 32.0-65.1) for GERD. Conclusion The Korean version of GerdQ is a useful complementary tool in the diagnosis of GERD.
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- Eun Jeong Gong
- Department of Internal Medicine, Gangneung Asan Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Bang CS, Yang YJ, Baik GH. Melatonin for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease; protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e14241. [PMID: 30681611 PMCID: PMC6358381 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000014241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Melatonin generated in the gastrointestinal tract has mucosal protective effect with inhibiting gastric acid secretion, while increasing gastrin release, which in turn stimulates the contractility of lower esophageal sphincter. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is also known to have association with sleep disturbance. However, melatonin or melatonin receptor agonist has not been included in the treatment of GERD. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of melatonin for the treatment of GERD. METHODS We will search the core databases [MEDLINE (through PubMed), the Cochrane Library, and Embase] from their inception to December 2018 by 2 independent evaluators. The P.I.C.O. is as follows; Patients: who have GERD, Intervention: melatonin or melatonin receptor agonist treatment, Comparison: patients without melatonin or melatonin receptor agonist treatment, Outcome: clinical indices (or crude number or proportion of improvement) for the evaluation of symptomatic improvement which enable comparison of efficacy between patients with melatonin or melatonin receptor agonist and the control group. All types of study design will be sought with full-text will be included. The risk of bias will be assessed using the ROBINS-I tool. Descriptive data synthesis is planned and quantitative synthesis will be used if the included studies are sufficiently homogenous. Publication bias will be assessed with quantitative analyses if more than 10 articles are enrolled. RESULTS The results will provide evidence for the efficacy of melatonin or melatonin receptor agonist for the treatment of GERD. CONCLUSION This study will provide evidence of melatonin or melatonin receptor agonist treatment for GERD.
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Seo HS, Choi M, Son SY, Kim MG, Han DS, Lee HH. Evidence-Based Practice Guideline for Surgical Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease 2018. J Gastric Cancer 2018; 18:313-327. [PMID: 30607295 PMCID: PMC6310769 DOI: 10.5230/jgc.2018.18.e41] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2018] [Revised: 12/21/2018] [Accepted: 12/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is increasing in Korea, and physicians, including surgeons, have been focusing on its treatment. Indeed, in Korea, medical treatment using a proton pump inhibitor is the mainstream treatment for GERD, while awareness of surgical treatment is limited. Accordingly, to promote the understanding of surgical treatment for GERD, the Korean Anti-Reflux Surgery Study Group published the Evidence-Based Practice Guideline for the Surgical Treatment of GERD. The guideline consists of 2 sections: fundamental information such as the definition, symptoms, and diagnostic tools of GERD and a recommendation statement about its surgical treatment. The recommendations presented 5 debates regarding fundoplication: 1) comparison of the effectiveness of medical and surgical treatments, 2) effectiveness of surgical treatment in cases of refractory GERD, 3) effectiveness of surgical treatment of extraesophageal symptoms, 4) comparison of effectiveness between total and partial fundoplication, and 5) effectiveness of fundoplication in cases of hiatal hernia. The present guideline is the first to demonstrate the efficacy of the surgical treatment GERD in Korea.
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- Ho Seok Seo
- Guideline Committee of Korean Anti-Reflux Surgery (KARS) Study Group.,Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Health Technology Assessment Research, National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency, Seoul, Korea
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- Guideline Committee of Korean Anti-Reflux Surgery (KARS) Study Group.,Department of Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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- Guideline Committee of Korean Anti-Reflux Surgery (KARS) Study Group.,Department of Surgery, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Hanyang University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Guideline Committee of Korean Anti-Reflux Surgery (KARS) Study Group.,Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Boramae Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Guideline Committee of Korean Anti-Reflux Surgery (KARS) Study Group.,Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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Kang B, Lee H, Choi Y, Jeon C, Lee JA. Banxia Xiexin tang for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: A protocol for a systematic review of controlled trials. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e0393. [PMID: 29702986 PMCID: PMC5944504 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000010393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Gastrooesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is one of the most common gastrointestinal diseases encountered in clinical practice. The aim of the present study is thus to systematically review the literature, including Asian studies, to assess the efficacy and safety of Banxia Xiexin tang (BXT) for the treatment of GORD. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Eleven databases will be searched for studies conducted through March 2018. We will include randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of BXT as a treatment for GORD. All RCTs on BXT or related formulations will be included. The risk of bias will be assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Assessment Tool, while confidence in the cumulative evidence will be evaluated using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) tool. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This systematic review will be published in a peer-reviewed journal and will also be disseminated electronically and in print. The review will be updated to inform and guide healthcare practices. REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42018087056.
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Seo SI, Bang CS, Kang HS, Choi MH, Shin WG, Jang HJ, Kim JB, Baik KH, Kae SH, Kim HY. Evaluation of treatment pattern and symptom control in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease: multihospital questionnaire survey on the current situation in Korea. Dis Esophagus 2017; 30:1-8. [PMID: 28859382 DOI: 10.1093/dote/dox034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2016] [Accepted: 03/27/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the most effective treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); however, a considerable number of patients fail to respond to PPI therapy and complain of nocturnal heartburn and sleep disturbance. The aims of this study are to evaluate the treatment pattern of GERD-related medications and their efficacy in relieving nocturnal heartburn. A total of 334 patients with GERD receiving PPI therapy within 6 months were enrolled in a multihospital questionnaire survey from January, 2014 to March, 2015. GERD symptoms and patients' satisfaction were assessed by patient questionnaires, and treatment patterns of GERD-related medications were assessed by investigators. Among the 334 patients, 95.8% used PPI once daily and 58.6% used a half-dose of PPI. The PPI treatment pattern was changed in 26.6% of all patients, of those, 54% of the patients doubled the PPI dose, and 29.2% of the patients switched to another PPI. Approximately 60.3% of all patients were prescribed more than three GERD-related medications. The overall satisfaction rate was 61.8%, and 32.2% of patients experienced nocturnal heartburn and sleep disturbance. In the extended-release PPI group, there were fewer nocturnal symptoms compared with the conventional PPI group (10% vs. 33.7%, respectively, P = 0.027). The use of more than three medications was inversely associated with patients' satisfaction (OR = 0.355, 95% CI; 0.197-0.642, P = 0.001). Most patients were prescribed adjunctive medications other than PPIs; however, patients' satisfaction was inversely associated with multiple drugs. Patients' satisfaction was superior in extended-release PPIs than conventional PPIs for the relief of nocturnal heartburn in Korean patients.
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- S I Seo
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Gangwon-do
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Seoul
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Gangwon-do
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital
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Joo MK, Park JJ, Chun HJ. Additional Benefits of Routine Drugs on Gastrointestinal Cancer: Statins, Metformin, and Proton Pump Inhibitors. Dig Dis 2017; 36:1-14. [PMID: 28881340 DOI: 10.1159/000480149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2017] [Accepted: 08/08/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Commonly used medications including statins, metformin, and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) effectively reduce the risk of esophageal, gastric, and colorectal cancer (CRC). SUMMARY A number of observational studies and meta-analyses have shown that long-term statin use significantly reduces the incidence of gastrointestinal (GI) cancer. Moreover, statin use after GI cancer diagnosis has been significantly associated with better prognosis in large-scale cohort studies. Metformin was rigorously evaluated in a population-based study and meta-analysis, and was found to have an unexpected benefit in the prevention and prolonged survival of CRC patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. In contrast, few studies have demonstrated the chemopreventive effect of metformin for esophageal and gastric cancer. Recent observational studies have demonstrated that PPIs effectively reduce the progression of nondysplastic Barrett's esophagus into esophageal adenocarcinoma in a dose-dependent manner. However, the association between chronic PPI use and CRC or gastric cancer risk is still controversial. It was expected that these 3 routinely used medicines would show a synergistic effect with conventional systemic chemotherapy in advanced GI cancers. However, recent phase III studies failed to show significantly better outcomes. Key Messages: Further studies are needed to identify "additional" anticancer effects of these commonly used medicines.
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- Moon Kyung Joo
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine Guro Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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Lee JY, Kim SK, Cho KB, Park KS, Kwon JG, Jung JT, Kim EY, Jang BI, Lee SH. A Double-blind, Randomized, Multicenter Clinical Trial Investigating the Efficacy and Safety of Esomeprazole Single Therapy Versus Mosapride and Esomeprazole Combined Therapy in Patients with Esophageal Reflux Disease. J Neurogastroenterol Motil 2017; 23:218-228. [PMID: 28192647 PMCID: PMC5383116 DOI: 10.5056/jnm16100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2016] [Revised: 12/06/2016] [Accepted: 01/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background/Aims We aim to evaluate the efficacy and safety of combination therapy in erosive reflux disease (ERD) patients by comparing endoscopic healing rates according to the Los Angeles classification for esomeprazole alone, and esomeprazole plus mosapride. Methods A total of 116 ERD patients were randomized to receive esomeprazole 40 mg once daily plus mosapride 5 mg 3 times daily (E+M group), or esomeprazole plus placebo (E only group) for 8 weeks. Patients recorded gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptom questionnaire at weeks 4 and 8. The primary endpoint was the endoscopic healing rate of ERD after 8 weeks of treatment. Results Endoscopic healing rates according to the Los Angeles classification was 32 (66.7%) in the E+M group and 26 (60.5%) in the E only group, but there was no statistically significant difference between the groups. Only at 4 weeks, the total GERD symptom score changes relative to the baseline significantly improved in the E+M group than that of the E only group (−13.4 ± 14.7 vs −8.0 ± 12.3, P = 0.041), and upper abdominal pain and belching score changes showed significantly improved in the E+M group than that of the E only group (P = 0.018 and P = 0.013, respectively). Conclusions The combination of a proton pump inhibitor with mosapride shows a tendency for upper abdominal pain, belching, and total GERD symptoms scores to improve more rapidly. This suggests that combination therapy with esomeprazole and mosapride will be useful for rapid improvement of specific GERD symptoms, such as upper abdominal pain and belching in ERD patients.
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- Ju Yup Lee
- Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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Lee JH, Park JM, Han SU, Kim JJ, Song KY, Ryu SW, Seo KW, Kim HI, Kim W. Antireflux Surgery in Korea: A Nationwide Study from 2011 to 2014. Gut Liver 2016; 10:726-30. [PMID: 27114420 PMCID: PMC5003195 DOI: 10.5009/gnl15406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2015] [Revised: 11/16/2015] [Accepted: 11/16/2015] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background/Aims Although laparoscopic fundoplication is a well-established therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in Western countries, the mainstay of GERD treatment in Korea is long-term proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use. The aim of the present study was to evaluate nationwide data regarding antireflux surgery in Korea. Methods Data from 2011 to 2014 were collected from the Korean Antireflux Surgery Study Group and then analyzed. Results A total of 87 patients underwent laparoscopic fundoplication for the treatment of GERD. Preoperatively, typical symptoms were present in 81 patients (93%) and atypical symptoms were present in 51 patients (59%). Twenty-seven patients (31%) had poor PPI responses. The average surgical time and postoperative hospital stay were 116.3±42.3 minutes and 4.3±3.1 days, respectively. At 3 months after surgery, typical symptoms were completely controlled in 86.3% of patients and partially controlled in 11.7%, whereas atypical symptoms were completely controlled in 63.3% of patients and partially controlled in 23.3%. Conclusions This study showed that although atypical symptoms and PPI nonresponders are common, the complete control rates of typical and atypical symptoms were 86.3% and 63.3%, respectively. Laparoscopic fundoplication is an efficacious method of controlling the symptoms of GERD and has an acceptable rate of postoperative morbidity and adverse symptoms.
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- Jun-Hyun Lee
- Department of Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Korea
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Shin JE, Jung HK, Lee TH, Jo Y, Lee H, Song KH, Hong SN, Lim HC, Lee SJ, Chung SS, Lee JS, Rhee PL, Lee KJ, Choi SC, Shin ES. Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Functional Constipation in Korea, 2015 Revised Edition. J Neurogastroenterol Motil 2016; 22:383-411. [PMID: 27226437 PMCID: PMC4930295 DOI: 10.5056/jnm15185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2015] [Revised: 03/13/2016] [Accepted: 04/03/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The Korean Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility first published guidelines for chronic constipation in 2005 and was updated in 2011. Although the guidelines were updated using evidence-based process, they lacked multidisciplinary participation and did not include a diagnostic approach for chronic constipation. This article includes guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of chronic constipation to realistically fit the situation in Korea and to be applicable to clinical practice. The guideline development was based upon the adaptation method because research evidence was limited in Korea, and an organized multidisciplinary group carried out systematical literature review and series of evidence-based evaluations. Six guidelines were selected using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research & Evaluation (AGREE) II process. A total 37 recommendations were adopted, including 4 concerning the definition and risk factors of chronic constipation, 8 regarding diagnoses, and 25 regarding treatments. The guidelines are intended to help primary physicians and general health professionals in clinical practice in Korea, to provide the principles of medical treatment to medical students, residents, and other healthcare professionals, and to help patients for choosing medical services based on the information. These guidelines will be updated and revised periodically to reflect new diagnostic and therapeutic methods.
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- Jeong Eun Shin
- Department of Internal Medicine, Dankook University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Institute for Digestive Research, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Eulji General Hospital, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Konyang University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Institute for Digestive Research, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Digestive Disease Research Institute, Wonkwang University School of Medicine, Iksan, Korea
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- Steering Committee for Clinical Practice Guideline, Korean Academy of Medical Science, Korea
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Han G, Leem J, Lee H, Lee J. Electroacupuncture to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2016; 17:246. [PMID: 27188910 PMCID: PMC4869308 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-016-1371-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2015] [Accepted: 04/28/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Gastroesophageal reflux disease lowers the quality of life and increases medical costs. Electroacupuncture has been used to ease symptoms and improve gastrointestinal motility in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease. The main purposes of this study are to evaluate the efficacy and safety of this procedure. METHODS/DESIGN This is a protocol for a randomized, patient-blinded, assessor-blinded, sham-controlled trial. Sixty participants with symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease, who have previously undergone standard treatment, will be recruited from August 2015 at Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital. The participants will be allocated to either the electroacupuncture (n = 30) or the sham electroacupuncture group (n = 30); the allocation will be concealed from both the participants and the assessors. The EA group will undergo penetrating acupuncture at 18 fixed points and two optional points chosen using the pattern identification for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Electrical stimulation will be applied at some of the acupoints. The sham electroacupuncture group will undergo nonpenetrating acupuncture without electrical stimulation at 18 nonspecific points, each of which will be only 2 cm away from the true acupoints used in the electroacupuncture group. In both groups, the procedure will be performed using the Park device. The treatment will last for 6 weeks (with two sessions each week), and the outcome will be evaluated at baseline, 3 weeks, and 6 weeks. The primary outcome will be the proportion of responders with adequate symptom relief, whereas the secondary outcomes will comprise the results of the Nepean dyspepsia index; the Korean gastrointestinal symptom rating scale; the EQ-5D™; levels of gastrin, motilin, and inflammatory cytokines; the perceived stress scale; the qi-stagnation questionnaire; the patient global impression of change; and the spleen qi deficiency questionnaire. DISCUSSION The results of this trial will provide information about the efficacy and safety of electroacupuncture in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms, as well as evidence regarding the use of electroacupuncture to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease in real clinical practice. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinical Research Information Service Identifier, KCT0001653 . Registered on 12 October 2015.
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- Gajin Han
- Korean Medicine Clinical Trial Center, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital, 23 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
- Department of Gastroenterology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Korean Medicine Clinical Trial Center, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital, 23 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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Lee KJ. [Underlying Mechanisms and Management of Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease]. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2016; 66:70-4. [PMID: 26289239 DOI: 10.4166/kjg.2015.66.2.70] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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The prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in South Korea has increased over the past 10 years. Patients with erosive reflux disease (ERD) shows better response to proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) than those with non-erosive reflux disease (NERD). NERD is a heterogeneous condition, showing pathological gastroesophageal reflux or esophageal hypersensitivity to reflux contents. NERD patients with pathological gastroesophageal reflux or hypersensitivity to acid may respond to PPIs. However, many patients with esophageal hypersensitivity to nonacid or functional heartburn do not respond to PPIs. Therefore, careful history and investigations are required when managing patients with refractory GERD who show poor response to conventional dose PPIs. Combined pH-impedance studies and a PPI diagnostic trial are recommended to reveal underlying mechanisms of refractory symptoms. For those with ongoing reflux-related symptoms, split dose administration, change to long-acting PPIs or PPIs less influenced by CYP2C19 genotypes, increasing dose of PPIs, and the addition of alginate preparations, prokinetics, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or tricyclic antidepressants can be considered. Pain modulators, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or tricyclic antidepressants are more likely to be effective for those with reflux-unrelated symptoms. Surgery or endoscopic per oral fundoplication may be effective in selected patients.
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- Kwang Jae Lee
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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Kim JH, Kim BJ, Kim SW, Kim SE, Kim YS, Sung HY, Oh TH, Jeong ID, Park MI. [Current issues on gastroesophageal reflux disease]. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2016; 64:127-32. [PMID: 25252860 DOI: 10.4166/kjg.2014.64.3.127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common problems in gastrointestinal disorders. With the increase in our understanding on the pathophysiology of GERD along with the development of proton pump inhibitors, the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to GERD have changed dramatically over the past decade. However, GERD still poses a problem to many clinicians since the spectrum of the disease has evolved to encompass more challenging presentations such as refractory GERD and extraesophageal manifestations. This has led to significant confusion regarding the optimal approach to these patients. This article aims to discuss current issues on GERD.
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- Jie-Hyun Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kosin University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Chonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Korea
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- Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Korea
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- Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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Amer YS, Elzalabany MM, Omar TI, Ibrahim AG, Dowidar NL. The 'Adapted ADAPTE': an approach to improve utilization of the ADAPTE guideline adaptation resource toolkit in the Alexandria Center for Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines. J Eval Clin Pract 2015; 21:1095-106. [PMID: 26662728 DOI: 10.1111/jep.12479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/14/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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RATIONALE, AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The ADAPTE methodology for adaptation of guidelines has been used by many organizations to develop high-quality clinical practice guidelines. Although it is a valid alternative for de novo development of guidelines, it might demand more time and resources in some institutions. The present study demonstrates the proposed 'adapted ADAPTE' methodology to support more clarity, simplicity and practicality. It also aims at avoiding duplication within the process and reducing the resources and time allocated to the CPG adaptation projects. METHODS Clinical guidelines' adaptation in the Center for Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines at the Alexandria Faculty of Medicine and University Hospitals involves two stages: (1) cross-sectional or retrospective study to reveal the current practice and prescribing patterns concerning the selected health topic; (2) the 'adapted ADAPTE' methodology for CPGs adaptation that was based on the original ADAPTE Process. RESULTS The 'adapted ADAPTE' included three modified tools, three new tools based on the original ADAPTE framework and alternatives for four ADAPTE steps to enhance utilization. The finalized adapted CPGs included nine high priority topics for paediatrics and two topics for emergency medicine. CONCLUSIONS The ADAPTE methodology for guideline adaptation can be customized or 'adapted' to the local health care setting and resources. This proposal facilitates supports and improves the utilization and update of the ADAPTE process by CPG programmes or activities in health care organizations. This is of particular importance in health care systems in developing countries with limited resources in the Eastern Mediterranean region like Egypt.
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- Yasser Sami Amer
- Alexandria Center for EBCPGs, Healthcare Quality Directorate, University New Hospital, Faculty of Medicine Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.,Alexandria University Children's Hospital at Elshatby, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.,Guidelines International Network, Adaptation Working Group (steering group)
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- Alexandria Center for EBCPGs, Healthcare Quality Directorate, University New Hospital, Faculty of Medicine Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.,Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University Children's Hospital at Elshatby Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Alexandria Center for EBCPGs, Healthcare Quality Directorate, University New Hospital, Faculty of Medicine Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.,Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University Children's Hospital at Elshatby Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Alexandria Center for EBCPGs, Healthcare Quality Directorate, University New Hospital, Faculty of Medicine Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.,Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Alexandria Center for EBCPGs, Healthcare Quality Directorate, University New Hospital, Faculty of Medicine Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.,Department of Experimental Surgery, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.,Alexandria Center for Evidence-Based Medicine, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Seo KW, Park MI, Yoon KY, Park SJ, Kim SE. Laparoscopic Partial Fundoplication in Case of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Patient with Absent Esophageal Motility. J Gastric Cancer 2015; 15:127-31. [PMID: 26161286 PMCID: PMC4496439 DOI: 10.5230/jgc.2015.15.2.127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2014] [Revised: 12/08/2014] [Accepted: 12/18/2014] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The surgical indications for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in patients with esophageal motility disorders have been debated. We report a case of antireflux surgery performed in a patient with absent esophageal motility as categorized by the Chicago classification (2011). A 54-year-old man underwent laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication due to apparent GERD and desire to discontinue all medications. After surgery, his subjective symptoms improved. Furthermore, objective findings including manometry and 24-hour pH-metry also improved. In our experience, antireflux surgery can improve GERD symptoms patients, even with absent esophageal motility.
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- Kyung Won Seo
- Department of Surgery, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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Kim SE, Park MI. [Can acid pocket-targeting alginate-antacid (Gaviscon Double Action) relieve upper gastrointestinal symptoms in gastro-oesophageal reflux disease?]. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY = TAEHAN SOHWAGI HAKHOE CHI 2014; 63:386-388. [PMID: 25097964 DOI: 10.4166/kjg.2014.63.6.386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Shi YM, Zhao GF, Huang H. Recent progress in research of gastroesophageal reflux disease: Pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2012; 20:3713-3718. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v20.i36.3713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease has been increasing annually in China. The emergence of new techniques in recent years has not only facilitated the diagnosis of this complex disease but also improved the understanding of the pathogenesis of this disease. Nowadays much attention is paid to adverse reactions of drugs such as proton pump inhibitors and prokinetic agents for gastroesophageal reflux disease, which has promoted the development of new treatments for gastroesophageal reflux disease. In this review, we will summarize recent progress in research of gastroesophageal reflux disease in terms of its pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment.
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