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Alshehri A, Emil S, Laberge JM, Elkady S, Blumenkrantz M, Mayrand S, Morinville V, Nguyen VH. Lower esophageal sphincter augmentation by endoscopic injection of dextranomer hyaluronic acid copolymer in a porcine gastroesophageal reflux disease model. J Pediatr Surg 2014; 49:1353-9. [PMID: 25148736 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2014.02.088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2013] [Revised: 02/03/2014] [Accepted: 02/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND We previously demonstrated feasibility, safety, and a reproducible histologic bulking effect after injection of dextranomer hyaluronic acid copolymer (DxHA) into the gastroesophageal junction of rabbits. In the current study, we investigated the potential for DxHA to augment the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) in a porcine model of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). METHODS Twelve Yucatan miniature pigs underwent LES manometry and 24-hour ambulatory pH monitoring at baseline, after cardiomyectomy, and 6weeks after randomization to endoscopic injection of either DxHA or saline at the LES. After necropsy, the foregut, including injection sites, was histologically examined. RESULTS Pigs in both groups had similar weight progression. Cardiomyectomy induced GERD in all animals, as measured by a rise in the median % of time pH <5 from 0.6 to 11.6 (p=0.02). Endoscopic injection of DxHA resulted in a higher median difference in LES length (1.8cm vs. 0.4cm, p=0.03). In comparison with saline injection, DxHA resulted in 120% increase in LES pressure, and 76% decrease in the mean duration of reflux episodes, but these results were not statistically significant. Injection of DxHA induced a foreign body reaction with fibroblasts and giant cells. CONCLUSIONS Porcine cardiomyectomy is a reproducible animal GERD model. Injection of DxHA may augment the LES, offering a potential therapeutic effect in GERD.
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- Abdullah Alshehri
- Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, The Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, The Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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- Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, The Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, The Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Pathology, The Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, The Montreal General Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, The Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Pathology, The Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Martin K, Emil S, Bernard C, Gaied F, Blumenkrantz M, Laberge JM, Morinville V, Nguyen VH. Dextranomer hyaluronic acid copolymer effects on gastroesophageal junction. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2014; 58:593-7. [PMID: 24345840 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000000259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The outcomes of fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease are suboptimal in many children, and alternatives are clearly needed. Dextranomer hyaluronic acid (DxHA) copolymer, an agent with proven efficacy in vesicoureteral reflux, was studied with respect to its effects on the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ). METHODS Twelve New Zealand white rabbits underwent measurement of lower esophageal sphincter pressure followed by laparotomy and injection into the muscular layer of the GEJ (controls, 1.0 mL saline; low-dose DxHA [0.5 mL]; high-dose DxHA [1.0 mL]). After a 12-week survival period, the animals underwent manometry, sacrifice, and necropsy. Organs were examined histologically by pathologists blinded to the injection delivered. RESULTS All animals survived. Weight gain was equal in the 3 groups. There was no significant difference in mean lower esophageal sphincter pressure from baseline in any group (control 2.3 mmHg [95% confidence interval, CI -3.3 to 7.9]; low-dose group 3.2 mmHg [95% CI -0.8 to 7.2]; high-dose group -4.0 mmHg [95% CI -18.95 to 10.95]). Histologically, DxHA injection produced an intramural implant, with a foreign body giant cell reaction, and fibroblastic infiltration with collagen deposition. High-dose injection did not consistently result in a qualitative increase in the magnitude of the reaction. There was no mucosal injury or luminal stenosis. CONCLUSIONS In this first study evaluating the effects of DxHA injection at the GEJ, a histologic bulking effect was observed without obvious functional complications. The agent may have a role in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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- Kathryn Martin
- *Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery †Division of Pediatric Pathology ‡Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Impact of personalized feeding program in 100 NICU infants: pathophysiology-based approach for better outcomes. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2012; 54:62-70. [PMID: 21694638 PMCID: PMC3800145 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0b013e3182288766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVES In neonatal intensive care unit infants referred for home-tube feeding methods, we evaluated the effect of an innovative diagnostic and management approach on feeding outcomes at discharge and 1 year, by comparing data from historical controls; we hypothesized that clinical and aerodigestive motility characteristics at evaluation were predictive of feeding outcomes at discharge; we assessed the economic impact of feeding outcomes. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients (N = 100) who were referred for development of long-term feeding management strategy at 46.4 ± 13.1 weeks' postmenstrual age were compared with 50 historical controls that received routine care. The focused approach included swallow-integrated pharyngoesophageal manometry, individualized feeding strategy, and prospective follow-up. Feeding success was defined as ability to achieve oral feedings at discharge and 1 year. Motility characteristics were evaluated in relation to feeding success or failure at discharge. RESULTS Higher feeding success was achieved in the innovative feeding program (vs historical controls) at discharge (51% vs 10%, P < 0.0001) and at 1 year (84.3% vs 42.9%, P < 0.0001), at a reduced economic burden (P < 0.05). Contributing factors to the innovative program's feeding success (vs feeding failure) were earlier evaluation and discharge (both P < 0.05), greater peristaltic reflex-frequency to provocation (P < 0.05), normal pharyngeal manometry (P < 0.05), oral feeding challenge success (P < 0.05), and suck-swallow-breath-esophageal swallow sequence (P < 0.05). Probability of feeding success demonstrated a prediction rate of 79.6%. CONCLUSIONS Short-term and long-term feeding outcomes in complex neonates can be significantly improved with innovative feeding strategies at a reduced cost. Clinical and aerodigestive motility characteristics were predictive of outcomes.
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BACKGROUND Complications and unsatisfactory long-term results after antireflux surgery in children have received increased attention. The aim of this study was to report parental assessment of outcome after Nissen fundoplication. METHODS Ninety-three patients operated with primary Nissen fundoplication between 1990 and 2001 were included. Medical records were reviewed, and parents were interviewed for evaluation of postoperative results. RESULTS Of the 93 children, 51 were neurologically impaired and 14 children had repaired esophageal atresia. Median follow-up time was 6.0 years. Total mortality for the patient population was 13%. Five children died as a complication of the surgery, whereas eight deaths were unrelated to the Nissen fundoplication. Ninety-two percent of the parents reported better well-being of the child after the Nissen fundoplication, and 83% were completely satisfied with the postoperative results. Pulmonary symptoms were reduced in 59%, and quality of sleep improved in 68% of the children. Nine children (10%) had been operated with a redo NF. CONCLUSION The majority of parents were satisfied with the long term results of the Nissen fundoplication.
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- C Kristensen
- Surgical Department, Faculty Divisional Rikshospitalet, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway
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Morabito A, Lall A, Lo Piccolo R, McCarthy H, Kauffmann L, Ahmed S, Bianchi A. Total esophagogastric dissociation: 10 years' review. J Pediatr Surg 2006; 41:919-22. [PMID: 16677883 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2006.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE Neurologically impaired children run a 12% to 45% risk of recurrent gastroesophageal reflux (GER) after fundoplication. Elimination of the reflux by "rescue" total esophagogastric dissociation (TEGD) encouraged us to use it also as a "primary" form of antireflux surgery in this group of patients. METHODS Twenty-six (14 male, 12 female) patients underwent TEGD between 1994 and 2004, of which 16 were primary and 10 were rescue procedures for failed fundoplication. RESULTS There was no operative mortality and postoperative complications were limited to one subphrenic collection, one esophagojejunal dehiscence, and one small bowel hernia beneath the jejunal Roux loop. Gastrostomy feeding was usually established by 3 to 5 days and the mean hospital stay was 10.2 days (range, 6-18 days). At follow-up of 7 months to 11 years, there was no recurrence of GER. Four late deaths were unrelated to the surgery. The children's nutritional status improved with the mean weight standard deviation score showing a statistically significant increase from -2.63 preoperatively to -0.96 postoperatively (Wilcoxon's signed rank P value < or =.005). CONCLUSIONS Total esophagogastric dissociation is a safe definitive solution for GER because it eliminates all risk of recurrent reflux. We therefore feel that TEGD can be used as a primary treatment of choice for severely neurologically impaired patients who are experiencing GER and are completely dependant on tube feeds.
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- Antonio Morabito
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Central Manchester and Manchester Children's University Hospitals, Manchester, M27 4HA, UK.
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Frankel EA, Shalaby TM, Orenstein SR. Sandifer syndrome posturing: relation to abdominal wall contractions, gastroesophageal reflux, and fundoplication. Dig Dis Sci 2006; 51:635-40. [PMID: 16614981 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-006-3184-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2005] [Accepted: 05/23/2005] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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Sandifer syndrome designates abnormal posturing in patients with gastroesophageal reflux. To explore its mechanisms via examining relationships among Sandifer syndrome posturing, abdominal wall contractions, and reflux episodes, we studied an affected child in detail. The study utilized esophageal pHmetry, surface electromyography, and split-screen videography. The multichannel physiologic study demonstrated association of rectus abdominis contraction with onset of reflux episodes (P < 0.001) and association of reflux episodes with Sandifer syndrome posturing. This child's subsequent course confirmed his diagnosis and suggested mechanisms of the association of reflux and Sandifer syndrome. We conclude that abdominal wall contractions may induce reflux episodes. Sandifer syndrome may be due to gastroesophageal reflux even without hiatal hernia, macroscopic esophagitis, or reflux symptoms. Despite the absence of more typical reflux symptoms and failure to respond to very aggressive medical therapy, Sandifer syndrome may resolve after fundoplication.
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- Eric A Frankel
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center-St. Margaret, Pennsylvania 15213-2583, USA
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Lall A, Morabito A, Dall'Oglio L, di Abriola F, De Angelis P, Aloi I, Lo Piccolo R, Caldaro T, Bianchi A. Total oesophagogastric dissociation: experience in 2 centres. J Pediatr Surg 2006; 41:342-6. [PMID: 16481248 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2005.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Neurologically impaired (NI) children have an increased incidence of gastroesophageal reflux and many will require surgery. METHODS The case notes of 50 NI children who underwent total oesophagogastric dissociation (TOGD) were reviewed. Thirty-four were done as a primary procedure, and 16 were rescues for failed fundoplications. RESULTS There was no operative mortality. Morbidity consisted of 1 subphrenic collection, 1 oesophagojejunal dehiscence and 2 stenoses that responded to dilatation, and 2 bowel obstructions. In 1 case, partial gastric resection was needed because of transhiatal herniation of stomach. Gastrostomy feeding was established by 3 to 5 days. The mean hospital stay was 10.9 days. At 4 months to 11 years of follow-up, there was no recurrence of reflux. Children who could swallow enjoyed oral feeds. Their general health and weight SD scores improved. Food aspiration, chest infections, and hospitalizations were reduced, with an improvement in quality of life. There were 5 late deaths in the "primary" and 7 in the "rescue" group from deterioration in their original condition. CONCLUSION Total oesophagogastric dissociation is a safe and versatile procedure without immediate mortality and limited surgery-related morbidity. Review of our practice suggests TOGD should be considered as a primary procedure in severely NI children with gastroesophageal reflux and significant oropharyngeal incoordination and dependence on enteral tube feeding. Rescue TOGD carries a greater morbidity because of previous surgery with consequent difficult dissection, poor oesophageal tissue, and higher incidence of vagal nerve injury.
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- Anupam Lall
- Department of Neonatal and Paediatric Surgery, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, M27 4HA Manchester, UK
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Levine A, Levi A, Dalal I, Shamir R, Watemberg N, Lerman-Sagie T, Lorberboym M. Fat intolerance in developmentally impaired children with severe feeding intolerance. J Child Neurol 2006; 21:167-70. [PMID: 16566886 DOI: 10.1177/08830738060210020301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Children with a variety of genetic, metabolic, and neurologic disorders can suffer from severe feeding intolerance that is unresponsive to medical, surgical, and nutritional therapy. Developmentally disabled tube-fed children with severe upper gastrointestinal symptoms that persisted after fundoplication who were unresponsive to all medical, surgical, and nutritional interventions underwent a thorough gastrointestinal evaluation, including gastroscopy, pH-metry, upper gastrointestinal barium series, and gastric emptying studies. They were placed on a low-fat diet, and the symptoms before and after the diet were compared. The patients were then rechallenged with incremental increases in fat until the symptoms recurred or the patients reached their former fat concentration. Six children meeting the study criteria were evaluated. Four of these patients had a significant improvement in symptoms, oral intake and feeding tolerance with a decrease in fat intake, and relapse of symptoms when fat calories were increased. Improvement occurred in children who had been intolerant to duodenal feeding. We were subsequently able to wean two children from tube feeding. Dietary fat can provoke upper gastrointestinal symptoms in children with gastric and intestinal dysmotility. Short-term manipulation of dietary fat intake can improve tolerance to feeding.
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- Arie Levine
- Pediatric Gastroenterology Unit, E. Wolfson Medical Center, Holon, Israel
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Chawla S, Seth D, Mahajan P, Kamat D. Gastroesophageal reflux disorder: a review for primary care providers. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2006; 45:7-13. [PMID: 16429210 DOI: 10.1177/000992280604500102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Sanjay Chawla
- Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
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Fundoplication is the standard surgical approach to gastroesophageal reflux (GER) in a child. Although successful in many patients, there is a significant risk of complications and failure, especially in high-risk patients such as those with certain types of associated anomalies, diffuse motility disorders, chronic pulmonary disease, neurologic impairment, and young infants. Fundoplication failure can take the form of persistent reflux-related symptoms, symptoms that are caused by complications of the surgery, or anatomic problems such a para-esophageal hernia or migration of the wrap into the mediastinum. The most effective strategy for treatment of the child undergoing fundoplication is to prevent failure by careful patient selection, individualization of the operation based on the patient's anatomy and physiology, and meticulous attention to the technical details of the operation. Options for the child with a failed fundoplication include medical management, jejunal feeding using a percutaneous tube or a Roux-en-Y jejunostomy, revision of the fundoplication, or esophagogastric dissociation. If the fundoplication is to be revised, the same principles of patient selection, individualization of the operation, and attention to technique must be used to optimize the chance of success. The primary goal in the treatment of GER is to improve quality of life for the patient and the family.
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- Jacob C Langer
- University of Toronto, Department of Pediatric General Surgery, Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X8, Canada
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