High visceral-to-subcutaneous fat ratio is associated with an increased risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease in non-obese adults.
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DOI: 10.1159/000529814
Abstract: BACKGROUND Abdominal obesity increases the risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This study aimed to determine the association between GERD and abdominal fat area quantified by computed tomography (CT). METHODS We analyzed the effect of… read more here.
Keywords: erosive esophagitis; increased risk; symptoms erosive; fat ... See more keywords