Abstract
Dumping syndrome and postprandial hypoglycemia have been reported after Nissen fundoplication. The physiopathologic mechanisms are poorly understood and a variety of therapies have failed to control the hypoglycemia in these patients. We report a series of 6 infants with postprandial hypoglycemia after Nissen fundoplication who were treated successfully with acarbose.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Acarbose / therapeutic use*
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Child, Preschool
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Female
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Fundoplication / adverse effects*
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Gastroesophageal Reflux / surgery*
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Humans
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Hypoglycemia / drug therapy*
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Hypoglycemia / etiology*
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Hypoglycemic Agents / therapeutic use*
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Infant
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Male
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Postprandial Period / drug effects*
Substances
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Hypoglycemic Agents
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Acarbose