La Pediatria medica e chirurgica : Medical and surgical pediatrics
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Case Reports Comparative Study
[Syncopal fainting episodes and gastroesophageal reflux].
Fainting syncopal events are caused by a transient functional neuronal paralysis. Reflex syncope happens for brainstem involving mediated by peripherical afferents. Sometimes gastroesophageal reflux (GER) has been implicated in the development of obstructive apnea. ⋯ The treatment with antiacid drugs was effectual and the infants did not present ALTE(s). The cases presented are in favour of a routine search of gastroesophageal reflux in infants presenting with one or recurrent ALTE(s). The identification of these infants will permitt to develop a correct strategy of treatment.