A 65-year-old with long-standing GERD and iron deficiency has EGD revealing LA grade C esophagitis. Best management?...

Question

A 65-year-old with long-standing GERD and iron deficiency has EGD revealing LA grade C esophagitis. Best management?

Accepted Answer

Continue PPI BID for 8 weeks then step down

Answer

Stop PPI; use H2 blocker nightly

Answer

Use antacids PRN only

Answer

Immediate Nissen fundoplication without trial

Answer

Prokinetic therapy only

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Erosive Esophagitis