| Literature DB >> 24753497 |
Erik A Jensen1, David A Munson1, Huayan Zhang1, Thane A Blinman2, Haresh Kirpalani1.
Abstract
Gastroesophageal reflux may exacerbate lung disease in infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). Anti-reflux surgery may therefore reduce the severity of this disease in some infants. We report a retrospective series of 22 infants with severe BPD who underwent anti-reflux surgery. Our experience indicates that these procedures can be safely performed in this population and that early post-operative initiation of gastric feeds is well tolerated. Modest post-operative reductions in required oxygen and median respiratory rate were observed.Entities:
Keywords: aspiration; chronic lung disease; fundoplication
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24753497 PMCID: PMC4205201 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.23052
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Pulmonol ISSN: 1099-0496