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Intraluminal impedance: An ideal technique for evaluation of pediatric gastroesophageal reflux disease

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Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) in infants becomes gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) through association with distinct clinical symptoms. Monitoring of pH is considered the standard diagnostic tool through which episodes of acidity can be detected. Apparently, however, the major amount of GER occurs in the physiologic esophageal pH range, which is concealed to pHmetry. Intraluminal impedance is a new method for pH-independent detection of esophageal bolus movement. Long-term measurements and combination with other diagnostic methods, eg, pHmetry or polygraphic recordings, are possible. Intraluminal impedance has proved especially useful in diagnosing GER and GERD in infants. It may develop into the ideal technique for this group of patients.

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Wenzl, T.G., Skopnik, H. Intraluminal impedance: An ideal technique for evaluation of pediatric gastroesophageal reflux disease. Curr Gastroenterol Rep 2, 259–264 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11894-000-0070-4

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