Nonspecific Esophageal Motility Disorders in Children Without Gastroesophageal Reflux
Jorge A. Rosario,
Marvin S. Medow,
Michael S. Halata
et al.
Abstract:Background:Nonspecific esophageal motility disorders (NEMDs) have been identified in up to 50% of adults with noncardiac chest pain or dysphagia. This study sought to determine the incidence of NEMDs in children with upper gastrointestinal tract symptoms and to evaluate the clinical course of pediatric patients with these manometric abnormalities.Methods:The study involved 154 children aged 4 to 18 years (mean age, 11.6 ± 2.6 years [SE]) who had upper gastrointestinal, swallowing‐related symptoms. The children… Show more
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