Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic, relapsing disease with symptoms that have negative effects on daily life. Two treatment options are long-term medication or surgery.
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nantes University, CIC INSERM, Place Alexis Ricordeau, 44093 Nantes, France. jeanpaul.galmiche@chu-nantes.fr