Neonatal mythbusters: evaluating the evidence for and against pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic management of gastroesophageal reflux.
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چکیده
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is a challenging clinical entity that has often been associated with a number of negative clinical outcomes. The treatment of this condition lacks evidence and is often based on anecdotal beliefs and myths. This article will define GER and review the recommendations for the diagnosis of GER as well as review the evidence for both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment of GER.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Neonatal network : NN
دوره 31 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012