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[Prevalence of pathologic gastroesophageal reflux in regurgitant infants]

Aldo J F Costa1, Giselia A P Silva, Pedro A C Gouveia

  • 1Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE), Recife, PE. aldojfcosta@terasystem.com.br

Jornal De Pediatria
|August 17, 2004
PubMed

Insights

This study found that 11.15% of infants in Recife, Brazil, experienced pathologic gastroesophageal reflux. Regurgitation was more common in the first two trimesters of life, indicating a need for further infant reflux research.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Infant Health
  • Clinical Epidemiology

Context:

  • Gastroesophageal reflux is a common concern in infants.
  • Rome II criteria are established diagnostic guidelines for functional gastrointestinal disorders.
  • Infant regurgitation requires accurate diagnosis to differentiate from pathologic reflux.

Purpose:

  • To ascertain the prevalence of pathologic gastroesophageal reflux in infants presenting with regurgitation.
  • To apply standardized diagnostic criteria (Rome II) for accurate assessment.
  • To investigate potential age-related patterns in infant reflux.

Summary:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 798 infants under one year of age with a history of regurgitation was conducted.
  • The prevalence of pathologic gastroesophageal reflux was determined to be 11.15% (89/798).
  • Higher prevalence rates were observed in the first two trimesters of infancy.

Impact:

  • Provides crucial epidemiological data on infant reflux in Brazil.
  • Highlights the importance of early diagnosis and management of gastroesophageal reflux disease in infants.
  • Contributes to the global understanding of infant regurgitation and its underlying causes.
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