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[Physiopathologic features of gastroesophageal reflux in children]
H A Goldani1, M I Fernandes, Y A Vicente
1Departamento de Puericultura e Pediatria, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo (FMRP-USP).
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Gastroesophageal reflux in infants presents unique challenges. This review explores its causes, including motility issues, and differences from adult reflux, impacting airway aspiration.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Gastroenterology
Abstract:
Gastroesophageal reflux in children is a frequent problem of pediatrics. According to a literature review, it was showed and discussed some pathophysiological factors related to the genesis of gastroesophageal reflux in infancy: which facilitates the reflux episodes more frequently, interferes in esophageal clearance, makes the reflux more aggressive or which facilitates upper airway aspiration. Some questions are pointed: gastroesophageal reflux in children is different from the adult; the genesis is multiple and gastroesophageal reflux is part of a gastrointestinal motility disorder as a whole.