Gastric emptying and myoelectrical activity testing in children with esophageal atresia: A pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Abnormalities of gastric function in children with esophageal atresia (EA) could potentially contribute to gastrointestinal symptoms and reduced quality of life (QOL). Therefore, we aimed to determine the feasibility and clinical usefulness of gastric function testing in children with EA.

Methods

The validated PedsQL Gastrointestinal Symptoms Questionnaire (PedsQL-GI) was completed to assess gastrointestinal symptoms and symptom-related QOL. Gastric emptying and gastric myoelectrical activity were studied using ¹³C-gastric emptying octanoic acid breath test (¹³C-GEBT) and surface electrogastrography (EGG). Correlations between ¹³C-GEBT and EGG parameters and PedsQL-GI scores were investigated.

Results

Fifteen patients (four

SUBMITTER: Mussies C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10964342 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature