Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Hiatal Hernia

Creator(s)

Kayla B. Briggs, Children's Mercy Kansas City
Shawn D. St Peter, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

12-2022

Identifier

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-07524-7_51

Abstract

Gastroesophageal reflux is common in infants and young children but is most often asymptomatic or self-limiting. A subset of children, however, develop gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), in which the reflux becomes pathologic. GERD can result in discomfort, growth failure, respiratory complications, or an apparent life-threatening event. Antireflux surgery provides effective control when medical treatment fails. However, postoperative complications are not uncommon, and an understanding of the underlying physiology is invaluable in selecting patients appropriate for surgical intervention and the management of postoperative symptoms.

Journal Title

Fundamentals of Pediatric Surgery

First Page

537

Last Page

542

Recommended Citation

Briggs, K.B., St Peter, S.D. (2022). Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Hiatal Hernia. In: Mattei, P. (eds) Fundamentals of Pediatric Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-07524-7_51