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Volume 6, Issue 7(Suppl) J Gastrointest Dig Syst 2016
ISSN: 2161-069X JGDS, an open access journal Gastro Congress 2016
October 24-25, 2016
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Maxwell M Chait, J Gastrointest Dig Syst 2016, 6:7(Suppl)
Maxwell M Chait
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, USA
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in the Older Patient
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most common upper gastrointestinal disorder seen in the older patient.
Although older patients withGERDmay have fewer symptoms, they can have more severe esophageal and extra esophageal
complications that may be potentially life threatening. These complications include the esophageal complications of erosive
esophagitis, esophageal stricture, Barrett’s esophagus, adenocarcinoma of the esophagus and the extra esophageal complications
of atypical chest pain, ENT manifestations such as globus sensation and laryngitis, dental problems and pulmonary problems
such as chronic cough, asthma, and pulmonary aspiration. A more aggressive approach may often be warranted in the older
patient, because of the higher incidence of severe complications. The evaluation and management of GERD are generally the
same in both younger and older patients. However, there are specific issues of causation, evaluation and treatment that must
be addressed when dealing with the older patient, such as cognitive impairment, comorbidities and medication side effects.
Biography
Maxwell M. Chait completed his MD degree from the University of California School of Medicine at San Francisco. He is a Fellow of several prestigious organizations,
including the American College of Physicians, American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association and the American Society for
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He is a practicing gastroenterologist and assistant professor of medicine Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in
New York City He has authored numerous publications in reputed journals. He is the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Liver Disease and Transplantation and serves
on the editorial board of several journals.