2022
Evaluation of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Children on the Autism Spectrum
Rodriguez L, Morley‐Fletcher A, Winter H, Timothy B. Evaluation of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Children on the Autism Spectrum. Journal Of Pediatric Gastroenterology And Nutrition 2022, 75: 450-454. PMID: 35830732, DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000003561.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGastroesophageal reflux diseaseSymptom correlationBravo wirelessReflux diseaseEvaluation of GERDMedian reflux indexNon-ASD childrenSignificant side effectsASD childrenNormal esophageal mucosaAutism spectrum disorderSelf-injurious behaviorChest painReflux indexGER episodesGER symptomsMale predominanceAbnormal studiesPatient populationEsophageal mucosaSupine positionLarge cohortSide effectsBehavioral symptomsStudy duration
2015
High-resolution manometry combined with impedance measurements discriminates the cause of dysphagia in children
Rommel N, Omari TI, Selleslagh M, Kritas S, Cock C, Rosan R, Rodriguez L, Nurko S. High-resolution manometry combined with impedance measurements discriminates the cause of dysphagia in children. European Journal Of Pediatrics 2015, 174: 1629-1637. PMID: 26105773, DOI: 10.1007/s00431-015-2582-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPressure-flow analysisPressure-flow indexGastroesophageal reflux diseaseCause of dysphagiaWeak peristalsisPost-fundoplication dysphagiaHigh-resolution manometryPediatric patientsEsophageal dysfunctionDysphagia symptomsEndoscopic therapyNormal peristalsisOptimal treatmentEsophageal functionClinical practiceTrachea-esophageal fistulaDifferentiation of patientsNon-obstructive dysphagiaPressure flow parametersPediatric clinical practicePressure-flow metricsAdult patientsReflux diseaseEsophageal motilityEsophageal bolus transport
2014
Gastrointestinal motility disorders in children.
Ambartsumyan L, Rodriguez L. Gastrointestinal motility disorders in children. Gastroenterology & Hepatology 2014, 10: 16-26. PMID: 24799835, PMCID: PMC4008955.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGastrointestinal motility disordersGastroesophageal reflux diseaseCommon gastrointestinal motility disordersMotility disordersEsophageal achalasiaSignificant morbidityPneumatic balloon dilationPediatric patient populationNew diagnostic techniquesReflux diseaseBalloon dilationPatient populationCommon complaintClinical trialsCommon disorderSecretion blockadeDisordersConstipationGastroparesisAchalasiaMorbidityChildrenDiagnostic techniquesPoor qualityEsophagomyotomy