Abstract:
:Clinically significant gastroesophageal reflux occurs in one in 500 infants. Symptoms resolve in 60 to 80 percent of infants by 18 months of age. Thickened formula and position changes are often recommended. Medication and surgical intervention may be needed in refractory cases.
journal_name
Am Fam Physicianjournal_title
American family physicianauthors
Dipalma J,Colon ARsubject
Has Abstractpub_date
1991-03-01 00:00:00pages
857-64issue
3eissn
0002-838Xissn
1532-0650journal_volume
43pub_type
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