Gastroesophageal Reflux Might Cause Esophagitis Through a Cytokine-Mediated Mechanism Rather Than Caustic Acid Injury

Published: Oct. 26, 2009, 2:45 p.m.

A study in the November 2009 Gastroenterology looks at a possible alternative concept for the development of reflux esophagitis. Dr. Kuemmerle hosts a discussion with authors Dr. Rhonda F. Souza and Dr. Stuart J. Spechler, both of the VA North Texas Health Care System and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.