The present and historical prevalence of foetal alcohol syndrome in children living in wine‐producing communities

Reinhold Feldmann

doi:10.1111/apa.15297

The present and historical prevalence of foetal alcohol syndrome in children living in wine‐producing communities

Acta Paediatrica ◽

10.1111/apa.15297 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 109 (10) ◽

pp. 1928-1929 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Reinhold Feldmann

Keyword(s):

Foetal Alcohol Syndrome

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Brain perfusion SPECT and MRI in foetal alcohol syndrome

Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology ◽

10.1017/s0012162299001358 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 41 (10) ◽

pp. 652-659 ◽

Cited By ~ 101

Author(s):

R Riikonen ◽

I Salonen ◽

K Partanen ◽

S Verho

Keyword(s):

Brain Perfusion ◽

Brain Perfusion Spect ◽

Foetal Alcohol Syndrome ◽

Perfusion Spect

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Severe Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease Associated with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome

Case Reports in Pediatrics ◽

10.1155/2012/509253 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-3

Author(s):

N. K. Sujay ◽

Matthew Jones ◽

Emma Whittle ◽

Helen Murphy ◽

Marcus K. H. Auth

Keyword(s):

Central Nervous System ◽

Nervous System ◽

Gastrointestinal Tract ◽

Reflux Disease ◽

Prenatal Alcohol Exposure ◽

Case Reports ◽

Alcohol Exposure ◽

Central Nervous System Dysfunction ◽

Foetal Alcohol Syndrome ◽

Gastrooesophageal Reflux

Prenatal alcohol exposure may have adverse effects on the developing foetus resulting in significant growth restriction, characteristic craniofacial features, and central nervous system dysfunction. The toxic effects of alcohol on the developing brain are well recognised. However, little is known about the effects of alcohol on the developing gastrointestinal tract or their mechanism. There are few case reports showing an association between foetal alcohol syndrome and gastrointestinal neuropathy. We report a rare association between foetal alcohol syndrome and severe gastrooesophageal reflux disease in an infant who ultimately required fundoplication to optimise her growth and nutrition. The child had failed to respond to maximal medical treatment (domperidone and omeprazole), high calorie feeds, PEG feeding, or total parenteral nutrition. The effect of alcohol on the developing foetus is not limited to the central nervous system but also can have varied and devastating effects on the gastrointestinal tract.

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