GERD and feeding problems in neurologically impaired children (NIC): gastrostomy and jejunostomy

Neurologically impaired children with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are usually treated by a fundoplication and a gastrostomy (FG); however, this approach is associated with a high rate of complications and morbidity. In this lecture, Professor Ciro Esposito reviews the indications, results and complications of different approaches used in the treatment of neurologically impaired children with GERD.

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GERD   and   feeding   problems   in   neurologically   impaired   children   (NIC):   gastrostomy   and   jejunostomy

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Neurologically impaired children with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are usually treated by a fundoplication and a gastrostomy (FG); however, this approach is associated with a high rate of complications and morbidity. In this lecture, Professor Ciro Esposito reviews the indications, results and complications of different approaches used in the treatment of neurologically impaired children with GERD.
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9'25''
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2009-04
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WeBSurg.com, Apr 2009;9(04).
URL: http://www.websurg.com/doi-lt03enesposito001.htm