ABSTRACT
Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) symptoms are present in up to 30% of infants [1]. The pathophysiology of GOR is mainly the result of transient relaxation of the lower oesophageal sphincter. In infants, there are several reasons which also explain the importance of GOR: short abdominal oesophagus, increased oesophageal clearance, delayed gastric emptying associated with a large liquid intake (120 ml/kg/d) and activities of the infant. The frequency of GOR is thought to have risen by 50% in the last ten years [2].
