title: Gastroesophageal reflux disease in children.
abstract: Reflux of gastric contents is common in young infants but usually self-limiting and not pathological. Gastroesophageal reflux disease refers to persistent reflux due to pathological factors that results in significant symptoms. Patients may exhibit oesophagitis, bleeding, nutritional failure, or respiratory problems. A high index of suspicion must thus be maintained for all patients. The aim of this article was to provide a concise review of the understanding of this disease, and also to discuss current diagnosis and management strategies for children with gastroesophageal reflux disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
authors.forename: X L
authors.initials: XL
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: Kenneth K Y
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Wong
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D004941:Esophagitis / Q000209:etiology*; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D012307:Risk Factors