Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Esophageal Atresia Patients: A Cross-Sectional Survey amongst International Clinicians.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

After surgical repair, up to 70% of esophageal atresia (EA) patients suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The ESPGHAN/NASPGHAN guidelines on management of gastrointestinal complications in EA patients were published in 2016. Yet, the implementation of recommendations on GERD management remains poor.We aimed to assess GERD management in EA patients in more detail, to identify management inconsistencies, gaps in current knowledge, and future directions for research.

Methods

A digital questionnaire on GERD management in EA patients was sent to all members of the ESPGHAN EA working group and members of the International network of esophageal atresia (INoEA).

Results

Forty responses were received. Thirty-five (87.5%) clinicians routinely prescribe

SUBMITTER: van Lennep M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9278714 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature