A unique device to measure lower esophageal sphincter pressure in unsedated infants.
A new type of tube is described for measuring lower esophageal sphincter pressures in nonsedated infants and children. Pressure measurements may help in predicting those infants who will require surgery for gastroesophageal reflux.
D002675:Child, Preschool; D004943:Esophagogastric Junction / Q000503:physiopathology*; D004947:Esophagus; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007440:Intubation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008297:Male; D008365:Manometry / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011312:Pressure