Abstract:Introduction: Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is defined as the reflux of gastric and/or intestinal contents into the esophagus. It is a common phenomenon, seen in 40-65% of infants and is due to transient relaxations of the lower esophageal sphincter.Many infants have daily episodes of GER, of short duration after meals, during sleepeven while awake. Its early diagnosis helps towards early intervention and successful treatment of complications. Furthermore, it contributes to improving the infant’s and the famil… Show more
“…From these recent searches and the original searches, we included 21 original studies (45 publications) in the review; seven studies were new at the 2022 update (Bain 1988;Giles 1996;Gondor 1999;Hare 2002;Sontag 2010;Steen 1991;Tonnesen 1982). We excluded 69 original studies (112 publications); of these, we identified and excluded eight studies at the 2022 update (Corten 2020;Ghasempour 2019;Hristara-Papadopoulou 2005;Keller 2001;Klig 1989;Martinez Rodriguez 2017;van Hengstum 1988;Warwick 1991). There are no studies currently awaiting classification or any ongoing studies.…”
“…From these recent searches and the original searches, we included 21 original studies (45 publications) in the review; seven studies were new at the 2022 update (Bain 1988;Giles 1996;Gondor 1999;Hare 2002;Sontag 2010;Steen 1991;Tonnesen 1982). We excluded 69 original studies (112 publications); of these, we identified and excluded eight studies at the 2022 update (Corten 2020;Ghasempour 2019;Hristara-Papadopoulou 2005;Keller 2001;Klig 1989;Martinez Rodriguez 2017;van Hengstum 1988;Warwick 1991). There are no studies currently awaiting classification or any ongoing studies.…”
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