Gastroesophageal reflux in young children treated for esophageal atresia: evaluation with pH-multichannel intraluminal impedance
- Authors: Catalano, P; Di Pace, MR; Caruso, AM; Casuccio, A; De Grazia, E
- Publication year: 2011
- Type: Articolo in rivista (Articolo in rivista)
- Key words: esophageal atresia, esophageal dismotility, gastroesophageal reflux disease, multichannel intraluminal impedance, ph-metry
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/55936
Abstract
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and dismotility are frequent after repair of esophageal atresia (EA). GER-associated complications can manifest either early or later; then precocious diagnosis and treatment are essential. The aim of the study was to evaluate characteristics of GER and esophageal clearance in children treated for EA with distal tracheoesophageal fistula, using pH-multichannel intraluminal impedance (pH-MII).