Anti-gastroesophageal reflux surgery in infants with severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Erik A Jensen, David A Munson, Huayan Zhang, Thane A Blinman, Haresh Kirpalani, Erik A Jensen, David A Munson, Huayan Zhang, Thane A Blinman, Haresh Kirpalani
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.
Keywords: aspiration; chronic lung disease; fundoplication.
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Source: PubMed