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1: JAAPA. 2005 Apr;18(4):25-9; quiz 31-2.Links

Severe GERD: effective treatment prevents potentially serious complications.

Featherstone EA.

When left untreated--or when treated inadequately--severe gastroesophageal reflux disease can progress to esophagitis, ulcers, laryngeal disease, chronic cough, Barrett's esophagus, and esophageal adenocarcinoma.

PMID: 15859486 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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