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Momoh Martins

Momoh Martins

Babcock University
Nigeria

Title: Autopsy prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease

Biography

Biography: Momoh Martins

Abstract

INTRODUCTION Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is relatively rare in Nigeria. There is paucity of data regarding its prevalence in Nigeria. Recent population based studies have shown that it is on the rise; and with this may come the risk of progression to Barrett’s esophagus and a potential of progressing to esophageal adenocarcinoma. The aim of this study is to determine the autopsy prevalence of gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) at LUTH. Materials and methods histopathological analysis of paraffin-embedded tissues stained with hematoxyllin and eosin as well as special stains like PAS, Alcian blue and Giemsa were used on the gastro esophageal samples from 100 autopsy cases. Representative gastric samples were also examined. Results The prevalence of GORD in this study was thirteen percent and no case of Barrett oesophagus and dysplasia was recorded. Conclusion Gastro esophageal reflux disease has thus shown an apparent increase in prevalence compared to previous studies. More clinico pathologic study will be required to confirm this assertion.