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(Pediatrics in Review. 2005;26:304-305.)
© 2005 American Academy of Pediatrics

In Brief

Gastroesophageal Reflux

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A Systematic Review of Nonpharmacological and Nonsurgical Therapies for Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants. Carroll AE, Garrison MM, Christakis DA. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2002;156 :109 –113[Abstract/Free Full Text]

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Children: An Overview of Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment. Gremse DA. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2002;35 :S297 –S299

Guidelines for Evaluation and Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants and Children: Recommendations of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. Rudolph CD, Mazur LJ, Liptak GS, et al. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2001;32 :S1 –S31

Prevalence of Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux During Childhood: A Pediatric Practice-Based Survey. Nelson SP, Chen EH, Syniar GM, Christoffel KK. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2000;154 :150 –154[Abstract/Free Full Text]

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is the passage of gastric contents into the esophagus. When the lower esophageal sphincter is not competent, gastric contents may be regurgitated all the way into the oropharynx.

Clinically, GER is most apparent in infants. Because of the small capacity of the esophagus, infants who have GER usually present with obvious vomiting. Although 50% or more of infants vomit recurrently in the first few postnatal months, by . . . [Full Text of this Article]


Sandra F. Braganza, MD
 Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, Bronx, NY

Henry M. Adam, MD
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