Pediatric Surgery by Subhasis Roy Choudhury

Author:Subhasis Roy Choudhury
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: Springer Singapore, Singapore

Surgical Treatment

Surgical treatment of GER should be considered for the following patients:Failure of adequate medical treatment to alleviate symptoms of GER.

Those with ALTE related to gastroesophageal reflux; however, a period of medical therapy under close monitoring conditions should be attempted in many cases prior to recommending a surgical approach.

Patients with complications of gastroesophageal reflux, such as aspiration, stricture of the esophagus, or Barrett’s esophagus.

Patients with neurologic impairment that requires feeding gastrostomy who are found to have pathologic reflux and who remain on medication.

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