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Duodeno-GER

Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children: Second Edition, Page: 45-60
2022
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a multifactorial disorder in children and adults and results from reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus. Animal studies suggest the possibility of synergism between acid and pepsin and conjugated bile acids with a damaging potential for the esophageal mucosa. Human studies show an interaction between acid and duodenogastroesophageal reflux in inducing symptoms and lesions. Gastroesophageal reflux symptoms are more related to acid reflux events than to nonacid reflux events. The role of duodenogastroesophageal reflux has been evaluated by endoscopy with biopsies, scintigraphy, aspiration studies, esophageal pH monitoring/impedance, and bilirubin monitoring. Therapeutic options are reducing the secretion of gastric acid, prokinetics, baclofen, mucosal protective agents, and surgery.

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