Outpatient follow-up of patients with esophageal diseases by a primary care practitioner: esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, Barrett’s esophagus, achalasia cardia. Guidelines

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The guidelines describe the management of outpatient follow-up by a general practitioner of patients with esophageal diseases (esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, Barrett’s esophagus and achalasia cardia). The following is presented: an approximate scope and frequency of paraclinical investigations, information on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of complications of diseases. The guidelines are intended for general practitioners, family doctors, as well as for mid-level health providers working with the above-mentioned doctors, for paramedics performing the doctor functions. The guidelines can be used by public health physicians, heads of primary health care facilities and their divisions.