Overview

This extensively revised second edition of this essential work provides a comprehensive overview of Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) in children.  It contains detailed insight into the epidemiology and pathophysiology of the condition. Relevant diagnostic methods and treatment techniques are also covered. Heavily revised chapters discuss issues associated with GER in special patient populations and current approaches to GER diagnosis and management. New chapters cover relevant aspects of the microbiome, how nutrition can be key to successful treatment and the adverse effects of the latest therapeutic drugs presently available. Colic in infants, and differential diagnoses in eosinophilic esophagitis are also described.    The first part of the book is dedicated to introducing the condition, discussing epidemiology, symptoms and diagnosis. This is followed by addressing issues of the condition encountered in special patient populations such as in preterm infants, apnea, neulorogic patients and cystic fibrosis, among others. The final part of the book is dedicated to therapeutic approaches from medication to surgery and alternative approaches such as complementary medicine and hypnotherapy. The approaches and challenges in endoscopy are also detailed. Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children, Second Edition is edited by a leading world expert in the topic and written by a global team of authors from a range of associated disciplines, making the work a critical resource for pediatricians, gastroenterologists to pulmonologists, otolaryngologists and neurologists.

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Author:   Yvan Vandenplas
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   2nd ed. 2022
Weight:   0.593kg
ISBN:  

9783030990695

ISBN 10:   3030990699
Pages:   377
Publication Date:   25 June 2023
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Epidemiology.- Pathophysiology--Gut brain communication.- Pathophysiology--Esophageal clearance.- Symptoms.- Quality of life.- Prognosis of GER.- Diagnosis – History.- Diagnosis—Radiology.- Diagnosis—Endoscopy / histology.- Diagnosis--pH metry – impedance.- Diagnosis—manometry.- Diagnosis--Ultrasound and other techniques.- GER in cystic fibrosis.- GER in neurologically impaired.- GER after esophageal surgery.- GER in preterm.- GER and allergy.- GER and esonsophilic esophagitis.- GER and dysphagia.- GER and BRUE.- ER and respiratory symptoms.- GER and helicobacter.- GER and duodeno-gastric reflux.- Management of GER in infants.- Management of GER in older children.- Acid secretor blockers and adverse effects.- GER and hypnotherapy.- GER and complementary medicine.- GER and GI microbiome.- GER and surgery.- GER and endoscopic procedures.- Treatment nutrition.- Adverse effects of drugs.  

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Yvan Vandenplas MD PhD, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, UZ Brussel, KidZ Health Castle, Brussels, Belgium. Dr Vandenplas did his medical studies at the ”Vrije Universiteit Brussel” and trained in  pediatrics (1981 - 1986) at the same University. He became Head of the Unit for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition in 1987 and was Head of the KidZ Health Castle, at the University Hospital Brussels (UZ Brussel) and had the Chair of Pediatrics since 1994. He retired in 2021 and is now consultant at the same hospital and university. He has more than 550 publications listed in Medline. His main interests are infant nutrition (probiotics, prebiotics, cow milk allergy), gastro-esophageal reflux (diagnostic procedures, treatment) and functional gastro-intestinal disorders.

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