Gastroesophageal Reflux Flashcards
1
Q
is GR common
A
yes in infants
2
Q
etiology
A
neuromuscular
3
Q
what is gastresophageal reflux
A
reflux via the esophageal sphincter
4
Q
patho
A
gastric contents - come up into the esophagus - esaphagitis
5
Q
complication
A
growth problems due to lack of nutrition
6
Q
Treatment
A
usually self limiting
symptomatic treatment
- modify feeding
- fundoplicaton