[Radiological and manometric study of gastroesophageal reflux in normal infants].
The incidence of the gastroesophageal reflux was studied in 39 healthy infants with ages between 2 and 24 months. X-ray studies of gastroesophageal passage and esophageal manometry were practiced in all cases. Only 3 infants showed radiological reflux. The pressure in the gastroesophageal sphincter was normal in all babies and the highest pressures were reached less--than 6 months--old infants. Older infants showed lesser pressures. The same was true for the length of the gastroesophageal sphincter. The factors involved in the genesis of the gastroesophageal reflux are discussed.
D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008365:Manometry; D011859:Radiography
Investigación radiológica y manométrica del reflujo gastroesofágico en lactantes normales.