[Clinical analysis of recurrence rate and symptom improvement in gastro-esophageal reflux disease patients].

Background/aims: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition, with 50-80% of patients experiencing recurrence within one year following completion of initial treatment. The present study aimed to estimate recurrence rate and treatment response in GERD patients treated with proton pump inhibitor.

Methods: A total of 207 symptomatic GERD patients, which were confirmed by endoscopy from July 2008 till January 2009, were enrolled.