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Open Access 19-09-2023 | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Pediatrics | ESPR Belgrade 2023 - Postgraduate Course and Taskforce Lectures

Integrative diagnostics of the gastro-intestinal tract – gastroesophageal reflux and constipation in practice

Authors: Erich Sorantin, Andrea Huber-Zeyringer

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 4/2024

Abstract

Common disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, such as gastroesophageal reflux/disease (GER/D) and constipation, are frequent causes for seeking medical support in infants. Diagnostic workup must ensure that diagnosed diseases are responsible for such complaints, thus enabling appropriate therapy. In this context assessment consists of clinical examination, functional tests, and imaging, which should be done in a staged manner. Close cooperation between clinicians and clinical radiologists enables optimal diagnostics, thus forming the basis for appropriate therapy.

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Title: Integrative diagnostics of the gastro-intestinal tract – gastroesophageal reflux and constipation in practice
Authors: Erich Sorantin
Andrea Huber-Zeyringer
Publication date: 19-09-2023
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keywords: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Pediatrics
Pediatric Radiology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Constipation
Esophagitis
Gastric Ultrasonography
Conventional X-Ray
Ultrasound
Pediatric Diagnostics
Pediatric Radiology
Constipation
Published in: Pediatric Radiology / Issue 4/2024
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-023-05757-9

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