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World J Clin Pediatr. Sep 9, 2025; 14(3): 107538
Published online Sep 9, 2025. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v14.i3.107538
Childhood gastroesophageal reflux disease
Anand Pandey
Anand Pandey, Department of Pediatric Surgery, King George's Medical University, Lucknow 226003, Uttar Pradesh, India
Author contributions: Pandey A was responsible for the concept, preparation, review of the literature, preparation of the first and final draft of the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The author declares that he has no conflicts of interest relevant to this manuscript.
Corresponding author: Anand Pandey, Professor, Department of Pediatric Surgery, King George's Medical University, Chowk, Lucknow 226003, Uttar Pradesh, India. dranand27@rediffmail.com
Received: March 26, 2025
Revised: April 16, 2025
Accepted: May 7, 2025
Published online: September 9, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Gastroesophageal reflux disease in children is an important clinical condition. It needs to be differentiated from benign causes or reflux. Understanding its physiology and need for either medical or surgical management is of utmost importance.