[Gastroesophageal reflux disease in Chernobyl cleanup workers in the remote period].

In 1998-1999 years the clinical and functional features of the stomachesophagus reflux disease (SERD) of 240 Chernobyl accident fighters and 310 patients of the group have been studied. Relative decreased acid production of the stomach has been observed in Chernobyl accident fighters. Clinic and endoscope pictures of different signs of SERD have been noted in 88.1% of patients with erosive and ulcerous injuries of the upper parts of the gastrointestinal tract, and SERD in 100% of cases combines with other pathology of organs of the gastrointestinal tract. For this group ill the complex examination and consulting help in conditions specialized gastroenterology of centers is necessary.