Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Infants and Children: from Guidelines to Clinical Practice / 대한소아소화기영양학회지
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
;
: 107-121, 2019.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-741833
ABSTRACT
The diagnosis and management of gastro-esophageal reflux (GER) and GER disease (GERD) in infants and children remains a challenge. Published guidelines and position papers, along with Embase, MEDLINE, and the Cochrane Database were reviewed and summarized with the intent to propose a practical approach and management of GER and GERD for healthcare providers and to standardize and improve the quality of care for infants and children. For this purpose, 2 algorithms were developed, 1 for infants < 12 months of age and the other for older children. None of the signs and symptoms of GER and GERD are specific and there is no gold standard diagnostic test or tool. Nutritional management is recommended as a first-line approach in infants, while in children, a therapeutic trial with antacid medication is advised for early management. The practical recommendations from this review are intended to optimize the management of GER in infants and older children and reduce the number of investigations and inappropriate use of medication.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Gastroesophageal Reflux
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Health Personnel
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Electric Impedance
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Diagnosis
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Diagnostic Tests, Routine
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Endoscopy
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Esophagitis
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Proton Pump Inhibitors
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Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Practice guideline
Limits:
Child
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Humans
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Infant
Language:
English
Journal:
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
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