Pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Volume 1 - Issue 4
Margarida Silva Fonseca*, Ana Catarina Carvalho and Ana Reis
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- Centro Hospitalar do Tâmega e Sousa, Portugal
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Margarida Silva Fonseca, Pediatric Department, Centro Hospitalar do Tâmega e Sousa, Penafiel, Portugal
Received: April 09, 2018; Published: April 13, 2018
DOI: 10.32474/RRHOAJ.2018.01.000118
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Abstract
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is the result of persistent Gastroesophageal reflux associated with symptoms and/or
complications. It is the most prevalent esophageal pathology in pediatric population and it is one of the most common causes for
medical consultations. The identification of extra esophageal manifestations and associated alarm signals allows an appropriate
treatment, an early identification of esophageal mucosal injury and prevention of complications.
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