Reflux esophagitis due to immune reaction, not acute acid burn

DALLAS -- Nov. 19, 2009 -- Contrary to current thinking, a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) might not develop as a direct result of acidic digestive juices burning the esophagus, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have found in an animal study.

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