[Physiopathologic features of gastroesophageal reflux in children].
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.
Goldani
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Departamento de Puericultura e Pediatria, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo (FMRP-USP).
Fernandes
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Vicente
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Dantas
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D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004943:Esophagogastric Junction / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008365:Manometry; D011312:Pressure; D012307:Risk Factors