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Gastroesophageal Reflux

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Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is the retrograde passage of gastric contents into the esophagus. GER is so common in infancy and childhood that it is difficult to distinguish “normal” spitting or regurgitation from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In most infantile cases, GERD has a benign clinical course with a spontaneous tendency to improve over time. However, occasionally it can evolve into a severe (or even lethal) condition requiring aggressive treatment. In these cases, important therapeutic decisions are needed because surgery is often required.

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Tovar, J.A. (2013). Gastroesophageal Reflux. In: Lima, M. (eds) Pediatric Thoracic Surgery. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-5202-4_13

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