The Scintigraphic Findings of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children is Related to Body Weight?

Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most common cause of children admissions to pediatric gastroenterology unit and affects about 30% of pediatric population. Body weight and height percentiles of children with GERD and their relationship between presence and the severity of reflux on scintigraphic images were studied.

Methods: Patients who underwent reflux scintigraphy between 2005 - 2012 were retrospectively reviewed.