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
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