Pediatric gastroesophageal reflux disease

Surg Clin North Am. 2012 Jun;92(3):541-58, viii. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2012.03.009. Epub 2012 Apr 20.

Abstract

This article reviews the mechanisms responsible for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), available techniques for diagnosis, and current medical management. In addition, it extensively discusses the surgical treatment of GERD, emphasizing the use of minimally invasive techniques.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diet Therapy
  • Fundoplication / methods*
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / diagnosis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / surgery*
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / therapy
  • Gastrointestinal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Histamine Agonists / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Intraoperative Complications
  • Laparoscopy
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Proton Pump Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Gastrointestinal Agents
  • Histamine Agonists
  • Proton Pump Inhibitors