gi-hepatology
Los Angeles (LA) Grading of Reflux Esophagitis
Endoscopic grading of reflux esophagitis based on mucosal break size and extent. Used to guide therapy and monitor GERD treatment response.
References
- Armstrong D et al. The endoscopic assessment of esophagitis: a progress report on observer agreement. Gastroenterology. 1996;111(1):85–92.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Drugs
- Methotrexate (Dermatology — Psoriasis) · Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic / Immunosuppressant
- Acetazolamide (Ménière's Disease) · Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor (Diuretic)
- Zinc acetate · Zinc salt (Wilson's disease)
- Sulfasalazine · Aminosalicylate / Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drug (DMARD)
- Sodium alginate with calcium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate · Reflux suppressant (alginate raft + antacid)
- Sodium alginate with potassium bicarbonate · Reflux suppressant (low-sodium)
Decision support only — verify against MDCalc, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.