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Physiology and Pathophysiology of the Esophagus in Childhood

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Gastro-esophageal Reflux in Childhood Problems of Splenic Surgery in Childhood

Part of the book series: Progress in Pediatric Surgery ((PEDIATRIC,volume 18))

Abstract

During the past, considerable progress has been achieved regarding gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and related disturbances in childhood. This report can only present some of the results which are, in the authors’ opinion, most convincing and reflect some points of personal experience, too.

Supported by Grant No. 2883 from the “Fonds zur Förderung der wissenschaftlichen Forschung in Österreich”.

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  1. Univ.-Klinik für Kinderchirurgie, Heinrichstraße 31, A-8010, Graz, Austria

    E. Uray

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  1. M. Höllwarth
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  1. Chirurgische Abteilung des Mautner Markhof’schen Kinderspitals der Stadt Wien, Baumgasse 75, A-1030, Wien, Austria

    Peter Wurnig

  2. Universitätsklinik für Kinderchirurgie, Heinrichstraße 31, A-8010, Graz, Austria

    Ingrid Klos

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Höllwarth, M., Uray, E. (1985). Physiology and Pathophysiology of the Esophagus in Childhood. In: Wurnig, P., Klos, I. (eds) Gastro-esophageal Reflux in Childhood Problems of Splenic Surgery in Childhood. Progress in Pediatric Surgery, vol 18. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-70276-1_1

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