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Pediatric middle ear infections and gastroesophageal reflux.

ΤίτλοςPediatric middle ear infections and gastroesophageal reflux.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2004
AuthorsKarkos, P. D., Assimakopoulos D., & Issing W. J.
JournalInt J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol
Volume68
Issue12
Pagination1489-92
Date Published2004 Dec
ISSN0165-5876
Λέξεις κλειδιάAnimals, Child, Clinical Trials as Topic, Disease Models, Animal, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Humans, Otitis Media
Abstract

OBJECTIVES: The pathogenesis of middle ear infections in children is multifactorial and includes infection, anatomical factors, impaired immunologic status, allergy, familial predisposition, male sex, method of feeding and environmental factors. Glue ear remains the commonest cause of deafness in childhood. Gastroesophageal reflux (GOR) is a common problem in the newborn and preschool periods. Recent research suggests that it may be related to eustachian tube dysfunction and otitis media.
METHODS: We review the literature and discuss the possible relationship between Gastroesophageal reflux and otitis media in children.
CONCLUSIONS: The current data are not enough to support antireflux treatment in children with refractory middle ear infections. More prospective randomised placebo-controlled studies are needed.

DOI10.1016/j.ijporl.2004.07.019
Alternate JournalInt. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol.
PubMed ID15533559

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