Surgical Management of Pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Table 3

Common indications for antireflux procedures.

Failed or refractive medical management
Severe pulmonary disease associated with GERD*
GERD in neurologically impaired children
Esophageal stricture, recurrent esophagitis*, Barrett’s esophagus
Feeding disorders associated with reflux*
Failure to thrive*

∗Most common indications for antireflux surgery in the US [10].