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ChildrenBackground: Despite the limited understanding of its precise mechanism of action, sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) has proven to be helpful for pediatric patients with constipation, particularly those with fecal incontinence.
Lev Dorfman +6 more
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The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology, 2022 This review introduces the updated Chicago Classification ver. 4.0 for esophageal motility disorders using metrics from high-resolution manometry (HRM). The Chicago Classification ver. 4.0 was developed by 52 diverse international experts using validated
Tae Hee Lee
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Journal of General and Family Medicine, EarlyView.Abstract Objectives This narrative review identifies pitfalls in managing constipation in older adults and provides evidence‐based recommendations to avoid them. Methods A selective literature search was conducted across electronic databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Library) to identify relevant publications on constipation management in ...
Madunil Niriella +3 more
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Outcome reporting in studies of paediatric achalasia: A systematic review
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.Abstract Objectives Paediatric achalasia is a rare condition associated with significant morbidity. A core outcome set (COS) would standardise reporting, enable comparison of data sets, and focus research efforts; ultimately improving care for children with achalasia.
Jonathan J. Neville +3 more
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Quantitative assessment of multichannel intraluminal impedance pH and its clinical implications
Physiological Reports, 2022 We sought to quantify the characteristics of acid reflux episodes in patients with extraesophageal GERD symptoms (EES), hiatal hernia (HH), and erosive esophagitis (EroE) using multichannel intraluminal impedance pH (MII‐pH) and investigate the ...
Eden Koo +4 more
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Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.Abstract Objectives Disorders of gut–brain interactions (DGBIs) are highly prevalent in pediatric gastroenterology and often lead to the use of invasive and noninvasive diagnostic tests, despite the guidance provided by the Rome IV criteria. Rome IV promotes a positive diagnostic approach based on the identification of specific symptoms occurring at ...
Mattia Spatuzzo +11 more
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Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy versus V-Y Anoplasty in Treatment of Chronic Anal Fissure: a Comparative Trial Based on Manometry Results [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Colorectal Research, 2019 Background: Conservative treatment of chronic anal fissure (CAF) is the first line of treatment. Patients who fail conservative treatment are offered surgical treatment in the form of lateral internal sphincterotomy (LIS) or V-Y anoplasty.Objective: This
Marwa Sobhi +4 more
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JPGN Reports, EarlyView.Abstract Gastric heterotropia (GHT) may present from the oropharynx to the anus and is commonly associated with Meckel's diverticula. Here, we describe a rare case of anorectal GHT localized to the distal anal canal. A 14‐month‐old male patient presented for evaluation of rectal bleeding, severe constipation, and abdominal distention with poor response
Kathryn M. Stephenson +3 more
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Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, 2020 Objectives Zenker's diverticulum is associated with reduced cricopharyngeal compliance and abnormal intrabolus pressure. However, it is unclear how the pharynx compensates for these deficits.
Sarah P. Rosen +4 more
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Neurogastroenterology and Motility, 2017 The Chicago Classification for diagnosis of esophageal motility disorders by high‐resolution manometry (HRM) is based on single water swallows (SWS). Emerging data suggest that a “Rapid Drink Challenge” (RDC) increases sensitivity for motility disorders.
D. Ang +9 more
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