Gastroesophageal reflux in the preterm infant.
Gastroesophageal reflux is a problem familiar to most pediatricians. The focus of this article is to provide a synopsis of the current state of knowledge regarding gastroesophageal reflux in the premature population, as well as to provide the practitioner with a rational basis upon which to diagnose and treat gastroesophageal reflux in this population.
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Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, USA.
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