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