Role of Pharmacogenomic Testing in Managing Acid Reflux Esophagitis Refractory to Antiacid Therapy
12 years old girl with gestro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) presented with persisten heartburn, vomiting and dysphagia for few years despite being on appropriate dose of omeprazole twice daily and ranitidine before bed time. She underwent esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) which showed significant esophagitis in the lower two thirds of the esophagus (Figure 1). Imped-ance probe testing showed […]