title: Gastroesophageal reflux in the preterm infant.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, USA.
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Novak
mesh_terms: D000932:Antiemetics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D018662:Fundoplication; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D018670:Monitoring, Ambulatory
chemical_list: D000932:Antiemetics