The 9th International RASopathies Symposium
ABSTRACT The RASopathies are a group of congenital disorders with overlapping clinical manifestations that are caused by pathogenic germline or early somatic variants that result in the hyperactivation of the RAS/mitogen‐activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway.
Pau Castel +41 more
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Objectives: Esophageal high-resolution manometry (HRM) is the gold standard for diagnosing esophageal motility disorders, but it may be poorly tolerated and unsuccessful.
Daniel L. Cohen +5 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]
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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Updated ERNICA guidelines for the management of rectosigmoid Hirschsprung's disease 2025
Abstract Objectives To revise the 2018 European Reference Network for rare Inherited and Congenital Digestive and Gastrointestinal Anomalies (ERNICA) clinical guideline for the management of rectosigmoid Hirschsprung's disease (HSCR) based on new evidence and evolving clinical priorities, ensuring continued relevance, trustworthiness, and consistency ...
Daniel Rossi +35 more
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High Resolution and High Definition Anorectal Manometry [PDF]
Th e book provides a comprehensive overview of high resolution and high definition anorectal manometry (HRAM/HDAM), showing the possible benefits of a wider use of these techniques in clinical practice, as well as their limitations.
Gabrio Bassotti +10 more
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Functional constipation in children and young adults with Prader–Willi syndrome
Abstract Objectives Prader–Willi Syndrome (PWS) is characterized by hyperphagia, endocrinopathies, and gastrointestinal abnormalities. Clinical concerns about constipation and fecal incontinence (FI) are common, but no studies to date have clear data on functional defecation disorders in children with PWS.
Melinda J. Pierce +3 more
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Combined multichannel intraluminal impedance and manometry testing.
: Oesophageal manometry has been considered the "gold standard" test for the evaluation of oesophageal motility. Oesophageal manometry allows physicians to assess peristalsis by using informations about the shape, amplitude and duration of the ...
R. Tutuian, SAVARINO, EDOARDO VINCENZO
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Repeatability of innervation zone identification in the external anal sphincter muscle [PDF]
Knowledge of the distribution of the innervation zones (IZs) of the external anal sphincter (EAS) may be useful for preventing anal sphincter incompetence during vaginal delivery.
Davico, E. +8 more
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Demographic and Manometric Variables Can Independently Predict Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: The AGES-D Score [PDF]
Objectives Conclusive diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be challenging. When reflux monitoring is inconclusive, high-resolution esophageal manometry (HRM) may provide additional relevant information. We aimed to identify demographic
Diego Reyes-Placencia +8 more
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Management of Absent Upper Esophageal Sphincter Opening After Neurological Injury
This study evaluated the effects of swallowing therapy and cricopharyngeus (CP) muscle surgery on upper esophageal sphincter (UES) opening, oral intake, and airway protection in patients with absent UES opening following neurological injury. CP‐targeted surgeries were associated with improved bolus passage and oral intake, but persistent aspiration ...
Radhika Rawat +7 more
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