GERD: PPI Therapy and Beyond Although proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the mainstay of treatment for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD), they have certain limitations, such as their inability to provide long-term cure. In addition, long-term use of PPIs is associated with several adverse events. As a result, there is a growing interest in developing non-PPI-dependent treatment modalities for GERD. Mandible Preservation: To Resect or Not to Resect? Managing the mandible is the most crucial decision in terms of tumor ablation in oral cancers when the jaws are potentially involved.
Mandibular involvement usually impedes organ preservation strategies. However, resection is necessary in a significant subset of patients to achieve adequate soft tissue clearance of disease. To learn more about GERD therapies and mandible preservation, join the renowned Gastroenterologist Dr. Rajeev…
