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Strachan T, Ďuriček M, Ferenc P, Kunč P, Vorčák M, Bánovčin P, Javorka M, Fábry J. Simple Formula for pH/Impedance Probe Positioning in Children-Time to Update Standard Practice? Indian J Pediatr 2024; 91:131-136. [PMID: 36070168 DOI: 10.1007/s12098-022-04347-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To develop a novel formula for pH probe placement with adequate accuracy. METHODS Children (3-18 y) undergoing pH-metry were prospectively evaluated. Their height and corrected pH probe position under X-ray (2 vertebrae above the diaphragm) was recorded and the linear-regression analysis was performed to derive a novel formula. Its accuracy was checked on an additional group of prospectively included children. The success rate of a newly developed formula was estimated and compared to the performance of previously used formulae. The difference in the suggested placement of the probe (cm from nostrils) was calculated. RESULTS Based on 670 children with pH probe placed under X-ray, the following formula was developed using the linear-regression analysis: L = 0.184x + 4.4 (cm) (L = probe placement depth, x = body height). Its accuracy was confirmed on additional 111 children resulting in almost 85% success rate. The formula showed significant difference in the suggested placement from formulae used previously: +4.9 ± 0.8 cm, +2.4 ± 0.1 cm, +0.7 ± 0.6 cm, +1.1 ± 0.4 cm, +1.8 ± 0.3 cm, +2.2 ± 0.5 cm from the one by the Strobel, Moreau, Wilson, Nowak, Staiano-Clouse formulae, and the GOSH table with the calculated success rates of 1.8%, 43.2%, 65.8%, 77.5%, 65.8% and 54.1%, respectively. A table suggesting placement depth based on the body height was developed. CONCLUSION The present formula provides 85% success of pH probe placement in children ≥ 3 y suggesting its use in routine practice. More data are needed to confirm that probe adjustment under X-ray is unnecessary.
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- Tomáš Strachan
- National Institute of Children's Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, Dolny Smokovec, Slovakia
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- Clinic of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin (JFM CU), JFM CU, Comenius University in Bratislava, Kollárova 2, Martin, 036 01, Slovakia.
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- National Institute of Children's Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, Dolny Smokovec, Slovakia
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- National Institute of Children's Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, Dolny Smokovec, Slovakia
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- Radiology Clinic, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin (JFM CU), JFM CU, Comenius University in Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Clinic of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin (JFM CU), JFM CU, Comenius University in Bratislava, Kollárova 2, Martin, 036 01, Slovakia
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- Department of Physiology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin (JFM CU), JFM CU, Comenius University in Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Clinic of Children TB and Respiratory Diseases, Comenius University in Bratislava, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, National Institute of Children Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, Dolny Smokovec, Slovakia
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Vandecruys A, Huysentruyt K, Van De Maele K, Vandenplas Y. How Best to Estimate Insertion Length of Multichannel Intraluminal Impedance pH Probes in Children. J Pediatr 2023; 259:113449. [PMID: 37150291 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2023.113449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2022] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the reliability of the KidZ Health Castle formula (KHC-F) to determine the correct probe position of a multichannel intraluminal impedance pH. STUDY DESIGN A retrospective cohort study was performed on 222 children between 1 month and 18 years of age undergoing multichannel intraluminal impedance pH. The primary outcome was the comparison of the pH sensor location determined by the KHC-F with the radiological target position. The margin of error was defined as 1 cm from the target position. Performance of the KHC-F and existing formulas was determined via the percentage with a correct position, mean error, 95% limits of agreement (Bland-Altman plots), and Spearman correlation. A post hoc analysis was performed with an updated KHC-F v2, subtracting -0.5 cm from the KHC-F. RESULTS Positioning with KHC-F was correct in two-thirds of the participants, with a very strong correlation (ρ = 0.91) with the target position. Bland-Altman plots showed good agreement between KHC-F and target position (mean error of -0.44 cm, lower limit -3.2 cm, upper limit 2.3 cm). A post hoc analysis with the KHC-F v2 showed a correct positioning in 74% of patients. Comparison with other formulas showed a stronger performance of KHC-F and KHC-F v2 on correct positioning, mean error, and 95% limits of agreement. CONCLUSIONS The KHC-F leads to reliable results. KHC-F v2 outperforms all other existing formulas in children, thereby reducing the need for repositioning and the amount of x-ray exposure. The age distribution of the sample may be a limitation, as well as the retrospective nature of the study.
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- Amber Vandecruys
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), UZ Brussel, KidZ Health Castle, Brussels, Belgium
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- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), UZ Brussel, KidZ Health Castle, Brussels, Belgium
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- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), UZ Brussel, KidZ Health Castle, Brussels, Belgium
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- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), UZ Brussel, KidZ Health Castle, Brussels, Belgium.
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Wechsler JB, Bolton SM, Gray E, Kim KY, Kagalwalla AF. Defining the Patchy Landscape of Esophageal Eosinophilia in Children With Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2022; 20:1971-1976.e2. [PMID: 34954340 PMCID: PMC9552248 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2021.12.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2019] [Revised: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a patchy disease of the esophagus with significant variability in intraepithelial eosinophilia. Three biopsies each from distal and proximal esophagus are recommended for identification of active EoE. Recent work suggests 3 biopsy sites are more optimal. We sought to evaluate 2-site vs 3-site esophageal biopsy combinations for utility to identify active EoE. METHODS We prospectively obtained 3-site esophageal biopsies based on rigorous endoscopic measurements of the proximal, mid, and distal esophagus and gastroesophageal junction. Biopsies were reviewed by a pathologist, and those with at least 15 eosinophils per high-power field were considered active EoE. The sensitivity of one or more sites to identify active EoE was determined, and endoscopic measurements were correlated to height and age. RESULTS Five hundred ninety-six endoscopies were performed in 217 patients; of these, 304 endoscopies in 167 patients had active EoE. Among the initial esophagogastroduodenoscopies with active EoE, distal biopsies had greater than 80% sensitivity, whereas mid and proximal biopsies had sensitivity of 65% and 62%, respectively, and distal + proximal biopsies had the highest diagnostic sensitivity for a 2-site combination. Among the 304 endoscopies with active EoE, 9 had focal eosinophilia restricted to the mid esophagus, and 8 were restricted to the proximal esophagus. For patients with multiple endoscopies with active EoE, nearly one fourth had reduced sites with eosinophilia at the second time point. Endoscopic measurements strongly correlated with height and age. CONCLUSIONS This study supports endoscopic measurement-guided 3-site biopsies for optimal disease assessment of active EoE in children.
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- Joshua B Wechsler
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois; Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases Program, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.
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- Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois; Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases Program, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois; John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, Illinois
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Gupta SK, Hill M, Vitanza JM, Farber RH, Desai NK, Williams J, Song IH. Pharmacokinetics of Budesonide Oral Suspension in Children and Adolescents With Eosinophilic Esophagitis. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2022; 75:186-191. [PMID: 35666852 PMCID: PMC9278710 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000003482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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The pharmacokinetic (PK) profile of budesonide oral suspension (BOS) was evaluated during a phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-ranging study in pediatric patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) (MPI 101-01/NCT00762073). Non-compartmental methods were used to calculate PK parameters in 37 patients after receiving morning doses of BOS, with volume and dose adjusted for age (low dose: 0.35 or 0.5 mg; high dose: 1.4 or 2.0 mg [2-9 or 10-18 years old, respectively]). Relationships between apparent oral clearance and volume of distribution, and bodyweight and body mass index were also evaluated. Budesonide systemic exposure increased with BOS dose. After oral administration, time to maximum plasma budesonide concentration occurred ~1 hour post dose and the half-life of budesonide was 3.3-3.5 hours. PK parameters were similar between age groups for low- and high-dose BOS, indicating that volume and dose adjustments for age were appropriate for pediatric patients with EoE. BOS was well tolerated.
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- Sandeep K Gupta
- From the Section of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Indiana University School of Medicine, Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN
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- the Meritage Pharma, Inc., a Takeda company, San Diego, CA
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- the Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc., Cambridge, MA
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- the Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc., Cambridge, MA
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- the Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc., Lexington, MA
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Tinawi GK, Stringer MD. Esophageal length in children: Reference data and a novel predictive equation. Clin Anat 2021; 35:288-295. [PMID: 34766376 DOI: 10.1002/ca.23808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Revised: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Minimal information exists on the length of the child's esophagus, namely the distance from the cricopharyngeus to the esophagogastric junction (EGJ). We aimed to investigate the relationship between esophageal length (EL) and the age, height, and weight of the child. Children undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy between February 2019 and May 2021 at our institution were prospectively audited. Children with anatomical esophageal disorders were excluded. Endoscopic distances from the incisors to the cricopharyngeus and EGJ were obtained, and novel predictive equations derived to predict EL. Intra-observer agreement for endoscopic measurements showed an intra-class correlation coefficient of 0.99. A total of 290 children aged 0.4-17.3 years were included in the analysis; they were divided into a model development cohort (n = 261) and a model validation cohort (n = 29). Measured EL correlated best with height (r = 0.92) as compared to age (r = 0.90) or weight (r = 0.83). The optimal equation for predicting EL was 0.156 × height (cm) - 1.336 (adjusted R2 = 0.841); this had a success rate of 76% in the validation cohort. The optimal equation for predicting distance from incisors to EGJ was 0.199 × height (cm) + 6.470 (adjusted R2 = 0.889); this had a success rate of 69% in the validation cohort. This is the first study to report a predictive equation for estimating esophageal length in children. Accurate prediction of esophageal length may assist with clinical esophageal procedures in children such as nasogastric and pH probe placement.
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- Georges K Tinawi
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Wellington Children's Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Wellington Children's Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand.,Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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Fisher J, McLaughlin F, Fawkes N, Tipple H, Coyle C, Dettmar PW. A Novel In Vitro Model for Determining the Optimum pH and Dose Volume of New Liquid Alginate for Infant Reflux Suppression. Drugs R D 2021; 21:331-339. [PMID: 34283413 PMCID: PMC8363677 DOI: 10.1007/s40268-021-00356-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Gastroesophageal reflux frequently occurs in infants from birth to 2 years and is characterised by reflux and regurgitation often occurring during or immediately after feeds. These reflux events can range in both frequency and severity, and as the reflux events increase, they become increasingly distressing for both the infant and the parent. The study aimed to characterise the properties of a new infant liquid alginate product, determining the optimum gastric pH and dose volume for maximum reflux suppressant activity. METHODS An in vitro infant stomach model was designed and developed that allowed products to be assessed for their reflux suppression activity. The validation of the model was completed by three independent operators comparing a milk control with infant Gaviscon to evaluate the models' robustness, reproducibility, and ease of use. The model was used to establish reflux suppression activity of a new liquid alginate infant formulation in comparison with a milk control. Suppression activity was assessed at varying doses and pH within a physiological range. RESULTS The validation study demonstrated no significant difference in refluxate volumes for the milk control within each reflux event when comparing across the three individual operators. Similarly, no statistical differences were seen during the infant Gaviscon experiments, confirming the robustness and reproducibility of the model. Significant reflux suppression was seen across the pH range (except at pH 5.75); the pH most advantageous for reflux suppression was pH 5.25. The optimum dose volume for consistently suppressing reflux was shown to be 5 ml. An infant stomach model was designed for evaluating reflux suppression activity of a formulation of liquid alginate. The optimum gastric pH and dose volume for demonstrating significant reflux suppression and the thickening of formula milk by the infant liquid alginate formulation were established. CONCLUSION This study confirms the mode of action of the alginate formula, demonstrating a superior reduction in the retrograde movement of in vitro gastric contents and volume of regurgitation. The study also demonstrates that optimal performance occurs in conditions that are in line physiologically with the target patient. Both actions compliment and support the efficacy of the alginate formulation as a reflux therapy agent.
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- Jeanine Fisher
- Technostics Limited, Castle Hill Hospital, Daisy Building, Castle Road, Cottingham, HU16 5JQ, East Yorkshire, UK
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- Reckitt, Digestive Relief, Dansom Lane, Hull, HU8 7DS, UK
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- Reckitt, Digestive Relief, Dansom Lane, Hull, HU8 7DS, UK
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- Reckitt, Digestive Relief, Dansom Lane, Hull, HU8 7DS, UK
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- Technostics Limited, Castle Hill Hospital, Daisy Building, Castle Road, Cottingham, HU16 5JQ, East Yorkshire, UK.
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Górecka-Tuteja A, Jastrzębska I, Składzień J, Fyderek K. Laryngopharyngeal Reflux in Children with Chronic Otitis Media with Effusion. J Neurogastroenterol Motil 2016; 22:452-8. [PMID: 27193974 PMCID: PMC4930300 DOI: 10.5056/jnm16013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2016] [Revised: 04/17/2016] [Accepted: 05/03/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIMS To evaluate the characteristic properties of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and gastroesophageal reflux (GER) in children with otitis media with effusion (OME) using 24-hour multichannel intraluminal impedance combined with dual-probe (pharyngeal and esophageal) pH-metry. METHODS Children aged 7-10 years of age with OME underwent 24-hour multichannel intraluminal impedance pH-metry. The upper pH sensor was situated 1 cm above the upper esophageal sphincter, and the lower pH sensor was placed 3-5 cm above the lower esophageal sphincter. Parents were asked to complete the gastroesophageal reflux assessment of symptoms in a pediatrics questionnaire. RESULTS Twenty-eight children were enrolled; LPR was detected in 19 (67.9%) children. The criteria of the LPR diagnosis was the presence of at least one supraesophageal episode with a pH < 5.0 and a change in the pH value measured from the initial level at the upper sensor of > 0.2. In total, 64 episodes were observed. Assessment of all LPR episodes showed the presence of 246 episodes in the entire study. A considerable predominance of weakly acidic episodes (87.8%) was noted; there were 6.5% acidic episodes, and weakly alkaline episodes reached 5.7%. Pathological GER was noted in 10 (35.7%) subjects. Acid GER was detected in 8 children, 2 of whom demonstrated non-acidic reflux. In the LPR-negative patients, no pathological GER was confirmed with the exception of a single case of non-acidic reflux. CONCLUSIONS LPR was frequently noted in the group of children with OME, and it might be an important risk factor in this common disease.
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- Anna Górecka-Tuteja
- Department of Otolaryngology, Rydygier Memorial Specialistic Hospital, Cracow, Poland
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- Department of Pediatrics, Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Collegium Medicum Jagiellonian University, Cracow, Poland
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Collegium Medicum Jagiellonian University, Cracow, Poland
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- Department of Pediatrics, Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Collegium Medicum Jagiellonian University, Cracow, Poland
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Pharyngeal pH monitoring in infants with laryngitis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2016; 137:776-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.otohns.2007.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2007] [Revised: 05/30/2007] [Accepted: 07/02/2007] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Objective To assess pharyngeal acid reflux (PAR) exposure with flexible laryngoscopy-guided pharyngeal pH monitoring in infants with laryngitis. Study Design Tertiary care children's hospital. Subjects and Methods Charts of 10 infants with laryngitis who underwent pharyngoesophageal pH monitoring were reviewed. Data included history, physical examination, and pharyngoesophageal pH monitoring findings. Results Six infants had PAR. Two patients were on acid suppressive therapy and exhibited PAR. The number of PAR observed in six infants ranged between 1 and 81. The percent acid exposure time (AET) in the pharynx was between 0.1% and 1.2%. Esophageal acid reflux documented in nine infants ranged between 5 and 173. The percent AET in the esophagus was between 0.1% and 4.8%. Conclusions The majority of the studied infants with laryngitis had PAR. Not all esophageal acid reflux reached the pharynx. Pharyngeal pH monitoring provides additional information that cannot be obtained with esophageal pH monitoring in infants with laryngitis.
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Mutalib M, Sintusek P, Punpanich D, Thapar N, Lindley K. A new method to estimate catheter length for esophageal multichannel intraluminal impedance monitoring in children. Neurogastroenterol Motil 2015; 27:728-33. [PMID: 25824711 DOI: 10.1111/nmo.12547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2015] [Accepted: 02/18/2015] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Multichannel intraluminal impedance combined with pH (MII-pH) is the gold standard test for diagnosing gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). It provides an opportunity to study acid and non-acid GOR and temporal association between symptoms and reflux. Accurate catheter placement is essential to prevent erroneous recording of reflux events. The aims of our study were to assess the accuracy of our devised method in predicting the catheter length for MII-pH in children (Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Table) and to compare the results with Strobel and Monreau methods. METHODS Retrospective review of all records of infants and children who underwent MII-pH studies between January to October 2014. Desired catheter position was calculated using Strobel, Monreau and GOSH formulas and compared to X ray position. KEY RESULTS One hundred and forty-four children were included; mean age was 5.1 (±4.5) years, 73 males and 71 females. In the whole group, the correlation between desired catheter position and GOSH Table was 0.95, for Strobel was 0.84, and Monreau was 0.85. In the first group (age <3 years), the correlation was: GOSH Table 0.91, Strobel 0.56, and Monreau 0.6; in the second group (3-10 years): GOSH Table 0.78, Strobel 0.82, and Monreau 0.82; the third group (>10 years): GOSH 0.81, Strobel 0.43, and Monreau 0.43. CONCLUSIONS & INFERENCES GOSH Table is an accurate method to estimate the insertion length of MII-pH catheters from nares to a point of approximately two vertebral bodies above the diaphragm in children. Although radiography is required to confirm final catheter position, using GOSH Table will reduce the need for repeated catheter manipulation after initial insertion and will reduce the use of a mathematically complicated formulae.
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- M Mutalib
- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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Hindle AK, Gonzalez F, Brody F. Anatomical measurements of the gastric cardia in obese patients. Surg Endosc 2009; 23:2522-4. [PMID: 19343427 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-009-0447-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2008] [Accepted: 03/12/2009] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Currently, surgeons implant a variety of laparoscopic adjustable gastric bands. However, there is little data to guide the selection process. This study aims to determine the relationship between a patient's body mass index (BMI), height, and weight and the anatomical measurements of the gastric cardia in morbidly obese patients undergoing laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) surgery. METHODS A total of 67 morbidly obese patients undergoing LAGB surgery were studied. Intraoperative measurements of the gastric cardia were obtained. The relative circumference and posterior diameter of the gastric cardia were measured along with the patient's height, weight, and BMI. Pearson's correlation coefficient was used to measure the relationship between the circumference and posterior diameter of the gastric cardia and the BMI, height, and weight. A p < 0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS No correlation exists between a patient's BMI or weight and the circumference or diameter of the gastric cardia. A correlation exists between a patient's height and the posterior diameter of the gastric cardia (p = 0.02). Of note, there is a correlation between the relative circumference and the posterior diameter of the gastric cardia for each patient (p = 0.05). CONCLUSION Our unique data show no significant correlation between a patient's BMI and weight and the measurements of the gastric cardia. There was a correlation between a patient's height and the posterior diameter of the gastric cardia. These intraoperative measurements may help surgeons objectively select the appropriate band for each respective patient undergoing LAGB surgery. This may potentially decrease postoperative dysphagia.
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- A Katherine Hindle
- Department of Surgery, The George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20037, USA
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Cohen MC, Ashok D, Gell M, Bishop J, Walker J, Thomson M, Al-Adnani M. Pediatric columnar lined esophagus vs Barrett's esophagus: is it the time for a consensus definition. Pediatr Dev Pathol 2009; 12:116-26. [PMID: 18684017 DOI: 10.2350/08-03-0436.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2008] [Accepted: 08/01/2008] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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We describe the clinical, endoscopic, and histological features of all cases of Barrett's esophagus (BE) diagnosed at our institution between 2000 and 2007 following the criteria of the British Society of Gastroenterology. This society defines BE as a segment of columnar metaplasia (CLO) (whether intestinalized or not) of any length, visible endoscopically above the gastroesophageal junction and confirmed histologically. The diagnosis was challenged after immunostaining for Cdx2 (marker of intestinal differentiation). Information was collected with respect to age, symptoms, treatment, and endoscopic and histological features. Twelve children (10 males and 2 females) with a median age of 11.7 (2 to 17) years had been diagnosed with CLO-BE. Histology confirmed BE in 31 of 38 endoscopies. The initial diagnosis was reviewed according to Cdx2 results in 10 of 12 patients: Cdx2 strongly expressed in 4 cases with intestinal metaplasia (the diagnosis of BE was maintained); was negative in 4 other patients with "CLO" mucosa (reviewed diagnosis was that of expansion of the gastric cardia into the distal esophagus); and 2 patients had occasional Cdx2-positive cells showing cardia-type mucosa with goblet cells (early BE?). The estimated prevalence of CLO-BE in the pediatric population of South Yorkshire (United Kingdom) is 0.0024%, 0.8% in children referred for endoscopy and 5.5% in the children with reflux esophagitis. Characterization of the BE and confirmation of intestinal differentiation may have prognostic implications that can impact the surveillance program. Our results showed that intestinal differentiation as demonstrated with Cdx2 was only seen if goblet cells were present. A consensus definition and further studies to understand the molecular mechanisms involved in the development of BE at this age are needed.
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- Marta C Cohen
- Department of Histopathology, Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Western Bank, Sheffield, UK.
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OBJECTIVE To determine radiographically the anatomic length difference between the nasal and oral aerodigestive tracts and to clarify gaps in the literature regarding standardized landmark measurements and documentation techniques in transnasal esophagoscopy, as opposed to traditional transoral esophagoscopy. STUDY DESIGN This is a prospective radiographic cohort study. METHODS Digital computerized tomography measurement techniques were used to determine the difference in length between the nasal and oral aerodigestive tracts. Using sagittal plane images from consecutive patients, the mean nares-cricoid (NC) distance, upper incisor-cricoid (IC) distance, and their mean differences were determined. Male, female, and overall distances and differences were calculated. Standard deviations, 95% confidence intervals, and 90% prediction intervals were also calculated. Mean difference data were applied to reported standard oral esophagoscopy landmark measurements to convert to standard landmark measurements from the nares. RESULTS Overall mean NC and IC distances were 175.4 mm and 147.5 mm, respectively. For males, these mean distances were 185.5 mm and 155.0 mm, respectively. For females, these mean distances were 165.3 mm and 140.0 mm, respectively. Overall mean NC to IC difference was 27.9 mm. The mean NC to IC difference for males and females was 30.5 mm and 25.2 mm, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Historically, landmark and report measurements in esophagoscopy have been measured and standardized from the upper incisor. This study demonstrates and clarifies the inherent anatomic length difference of the nasal and oral aerodigestive tracts and the resultant documentation dilemma produced by transnasal esophagoscopy techniques. These data provide easy conversion of esophagoscopy measurements reported from the incisors or nares, providing better communication between endoscopists of different disciplines and techniques.
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- Justin Garner
- Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Sciences, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi 39216, USA.
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Ulualp SO, Rodriguez S, Holmes-Wright CN. Flexible laryngoscopy-guided pharyngeal pH monitoring in infants. Laryngoscope 2007; 117:577-80. [PMID: 17415124 DOI: 10.1097/mlg.0b013e3180330081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate flexible laryngoscopy-guided pharyngeal pH probe monitoring as an alternative accurate and practical pharyngeal pH probe placement technique to eliminate the need for radiographs and esophageal manometry for pharyngeal pH monitoring in infants with extraesophageal reflux disease (EERD). MATERIALS AND METHODS Infants with suspected laryngopharyngeal acid reflux (LPR) who underwent pharyngoesophageal pH monitoring were included. Data analysis included description of the flexible laryngoscopy-guided pharyngoesophageal pH monitoring technique and pharyngoesophageal pH monitoring findings, including the number of acid reflux episodes and percent acid exposure time. RESULTS Six infants (3 boys, 3 girls, age range, 2 wk-7.5 mo) with suspected LPR underwent pharyngoesophageal pH monitoring. Flexible laryngoscopy was used, under direct vision, to guide pH probe placement in the laryngopharyngeal region. The esophageal pH probe was located 5 cm distal to the pharyngeal pH probe. All infants tolerated the procedure. Of the six infants, four had pharyngeal acid reflux, and six had esophageal acid reflux. The number of acid reflux episodes ranged from 4 to 81 in the pharynx and from 5 to 173 in the esophagus. The percentage of acid exposure time was between 0% and 1.2% in the pharynx and between 0.1% and 1.5% in the esophagus. CONCLUSION With the aid of flexible laryngoscopy, a pH probe can be placed in the laryngopharyngeal region in infants undergoing pharyngeal pH monitoring. Findings documented that not all esophageal acid reflux reach the pharynx. Flexible laryngoscopy-guided pharyngeal pH probe placement can be used to detect LPR in infants with EERD.
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- Seckin O Ulualp
- Pediatric Airway and Swallowing Disorders Laboratory, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology and Department of Otolaryngology, UTMB Children's Hospital, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, USA.
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Konikoff MR, Noel RJ, Blanchard C, Kirby C, Jameson SC, Buckmeier BK, Akers R, Cohen MB, Collins MH, Assa'ad AH, Aceves SS, Putnam PE, Rothenberg ME. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of fluticasone propionate for pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis. Gastroenterology 2006; 131:1381-91. [PMID: 17101314 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2006.08.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 405] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2006] [Accepted: 07/26/2006] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Eosinophilic esophagitis is an increasingly recognized disorder with distinctive endoscopic, histologic, and allergic features. Although several therapies are advocated, no placebo-controlled trials have been conducted. We aimed to determine the efficacy of swallowed fluticasone propionate (FP) in the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis. METHODS We conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of swallowed FP in pediatric patients with active eosinophilic esophagitis. Thirty-six patients were randomly assigned to receive either 880 mug of FP (21 patients) or placebo (15 patients) divided twice daily for 3 months. The primary end point was histologic remission, defined by a peak eosinophil count of </=1 eosinophil in all 400x fields in both the proximal and distal esophagus. RESULTS Fifty percent of FP-treated patients achieved histologic remission compared with 9% of patients receiving placebo (P = .047). FP decreased esophageal eosinophil levels, with a more pronounced effect in nonallergic individuals (65.9 +/- 25.3 vs 1.4 +/- 1.1 eosinophils/high-power field in the proximal esophagus [P = .03] and 84.6 +/- 19.7 vs 19.6 +/- 12.9 eosinophils/high-power field in the distal esophagus [P = .04]). Resolution of vomiting occurred more frequently with FP than placebo (67% vs 27%; P = .04). FP-induced resolution of mucosal eosinophilia was associated with resolution of endoscopic findings, epithelial hyperplasia, younger age (P = .0003), shorter height (P = .002), and lighter weight (P = .02). Effective treatment with FP decreased the number of CD8(+) T lymphocytes and mast cells in both the proximal and distal esophagus (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS Swallowed FP is effective in inducing histologic remission in eosinophilic esophagitis, with a more pronounced effect in nonallergic and younger individuals, especially in the proximal esophagus.
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- Michael R Konikoff
- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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