ENT manifestations of gastro-oesophageal reflux in children.
Gastro-oesophageal reflux is common in children and is associated with morbidity rates that justify increasing interest in early diagnosis and appropriate medical or surgical treatment. In children ENT manifestations of gastro-oesophageal reflux mainly affect the larynx, ears, nose, paranasal sinuses and oral cavity. Main manifestations are laryngo-tracheal stenosis, laryngomalacia, otitis media with effusion, rhinosinusitis.
Caruso
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Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.
Passali
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D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000453:epidemiology; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000453:epidemiology