Kyoto International Consensus Report on Anatomy, Pathophysiology and Clinical Significance of the Gastroesophageal Junction
Journal: Russian Journal of Gastroenterology Hepatology Coloproctology
Year: 2023

Aim : to present the main statements of Kyoto International Consensus report on anatomy, pathophysiology, and clinical significance of the gastroesophageal junction. Key points. The experts reviewed and adopted 28 statements concerning (1) the definition of the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ); (2) the definition of the GEJ zone, covering the area located 1 cm proximal and 1 cm distal in relation to gastroesophageal junction; (3) the assessment of chemical and bacterial (Helicobacter pylori) fact