
All Fore Guts!
GERD Demystified: PPIs, TIF, and Shared Decision-Making
<p>In this episode of All Fore Guts, Ben Elsbernd, MD, is joined by Josh Sloan, MD, and Jacob Moremen, MD, for a practical discussion on the evaluation and management of GERD, patient concerns around long-term PPI use, and the evolving role of procedural options such as TIF and CTIF. </p><p>The conversation explores how clinicians can approach shared decision-making when patients are hesitant about PPIs, including how to communicate the strengths and limitations of available data while respecting patient preferences. </p><p>Together, they highlight the value of collaborative care, realistic patient expectations, and thoughtful follow-up in optimizing outcomes...

