The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 111, Issue 8, Supplement 1 , Pages 78-84 , 3 December 2001

Update on gastroesophageal reflux disease in pediatric airway disorders

  • Robert F Yellon, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationRequests for reprints should be addressed to Robert F. Yellon, MD, 3705 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213 USA
    • Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    • ,
  • Howard Goldberg, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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