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Diagnostic testing and management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in children.

Authors :
Cabrera J
Subbarao G
Croffie J
Source :
Minerva pediatrica [Minerva Pediatr] 2012 Dec; Vol. 64 (6), pp. 585-94.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has evolved from reliance on history and fluoroscopy to continuous esophageal pH monitoring with catheter-based pH probes and wireless pH probes to continuous impedance/pH monitoring. This review describes the currently employed diagnostic tests and the actual management of GERD in children.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0026-4946
Volume :
64
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Minerva pediatrica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
23108320