2021
Upper Gastrointestinal Functional and Motility Disorders in Children
Miller J, Khlevner J, Rodriguez L. Upper Gastrointestinal Functional and Motility Disorders in Children. Pediatric Clinics Of North America 2021, 68: 1237-1253. PMID: 34736587, DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2021.07.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMotility disordersNew diagnostic studiesUpper gastrointestinal tractAbdominal painChest painMechanisms of diseaseClinical presentationMotor functionGastrointestinal tractGastrointestinal physiologyTherapeutic interventionsDiagnostic studiesDisordersNormal functionPainChildrenDysphagiaNauseaVomitingDysfunctionEsophagusSymptomsStomachDiseaseDiagnosis
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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentChildDeglutition DisordersDiagnosis, DifferentialElectric ImpedanceEsophagusFemaleHumansMaleManometryYoung AdultConceptsPressure-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