From an idea to realities: modern successes of children’s gastroenterology

Abstract

The article continues the tradition of writing scientific reviews concerning achievements in the field of pediatric gastroenterology, laid down by the leaders of Russian pediatrics and neonatology - A. V. Mazurin, N. G. Zernov, B. G. Apostolov, A. A. Baranov, V. F. Uchaykin, G. V. Rimarchuk, Yu. G. Mukhina, P. L. Shcherbakov, S. V. Belmer, I. Yu. Melnikova and others. The article discusses the origins, development and successes of modern Russian pediatric gastroenterology. Important in the diagnosis of diseases of the digestive system in children, beginning at an early age (up to 3 years), along with laboratory methods, have played methods of medical intrascopy. The main achievements in the study of diseases of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, hepatobiliary system, pancreas are analyzed. Prospects for the development of pediatric gastroenterology as an independent area of pediatrics are being advanced.