Role of Esophageal High-Resolution Manometry in Pediatric Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Dysphagia, vomiting and feeding difficulties are common symptoms, with which children present. Esophageal function testing with high resolution manometry can help in diagnosing and treating these patients. We aim to access the clinical utility of high-resolution manometry of esophagus in symptomatic pediatric patients.

Methods

A retrospective chart review was done on all symptomatic patients who underwent esophageal high-resolution manometry between 2010 and 2019 at Sydney Children's Hospital, Australia. Manometry results were categorized based on Chicago classification. Demographic data, indication of procedure, manometric findings, and details of treatment changes were obtained and analyzed.

Results

There were 62 patients with median age of 10 years (9 month

SUBMITTER: Prachasitthisak N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9284111 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature