What is proton pump inhibitors unresponsiveness in gastroesophageal reflux disease? How should these cases be managed?

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ÇELEBİ A., YILMAZ H.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY, vol.28, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Editorial Material
  • Volume: 28
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/tjg.2017.18
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Proton pump inhibitors become the most potent therapeutic option in gastroesophageal reflux disease. Unresponsiveness to this treatment is not uncommon in clinical practice. We reviewed the definition of PPI unresponsiveness and the management of this situation.