Grade1) | Endoscopic finding 2) |
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A | One or more mucosal breaks no longer than 5 mm that do not extend between the tops of two mucosal folds |
B | One or more mucosal breaks more than 5 mm long that do not extend between the tops of two mucosal folds |
C | One or more mucosal breaks that are continuous between the tops of two or more longitudinal mucosal folds but which involve less than 75% of the circumference |
D | One or more mucosal breaks that involve at least 75% of the oesophageal circumference |
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Treatment
Lifestyle modifications and antacid or alginate therapy
Pharmacotherapy with proton pump inhibitors Proton Pump Inhibitors for Prolonged Non-Specific Cough in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Proton-Pump Inhibitors for Non-Erosive Reflux Disease, Continuous Vs Intermittent Proton Pump Inhibitors for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Mild oesophagitis (Grade A or B)
High-grade oesophagitis (Grade C or D)
Prevention of recurrence of GORD
Unsatisfactory treatment response, and treatment-resistant, or refractory, GORD
Treatment of GORD during pregnancy and breast-feeding
Surgical management
Long-term treatment
Follow-up
Complications
References
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