Article
Expression of VEGF, EGF, and Their Receptors in Squamous Esophageal Mucosa, with Correlations to Histological Findings and Endoscopic Minimal Changes, in Patients with Different GERD Phenotypes.
International journal of environmental research and public health - 27 Apr 2022
Wasielica-Berger Justyna, Rogalski Paweł, Świdnicka-Siergiejko Agnieszka, Pryczynicz Anna, Kiśluk Joanna, Daniluk Jarosław, Antonowicz Stefania, Maślach Dominik, Krzyżak Michalina, Dąbrowski Andrzej
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may present as nonerosive reflux disease (NERD), erosive esophagitis (EE), or be complicated by Barrett's esophagus (BE). The explanation as to what determines the phenotype of GERD is awaited. Therefore, we assessed the correlation between the growth factors expression and endoscopic as histologic findings in GERD patients. METHODS: The squamous esophageal...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.