Abstract
The miniaturisation of the investigation techniques and the automation thanks to the computer made it possible to do long lasting investigations on gastroesophageal reflux physiology in newborns Results in adults and neoates are equivalent, only when the latter are investigated in prone position.
pH-Metry is a new investigation technique used in adults and children. We adapted this method to be used in newborns.
Gatroesophageal reflux is due to a dysfunction of the distal part of the esophagus (1), Each period longer than 15 seconds during which the pH is lower than 4 is called a reflux (2), The normal pH at the distal extremity of the esophagus is between 5 and 7.
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Vandenplas, Y., Sacré-Smits, L., Lepoudre, R. (1984). 18-Hour Continuous Intraesophageal pH-Monitoring Analysis on Computer. In: Roger, F.H., Willems, J.L., O’Moore, R.R., Barber, B. (eds) Medical Informatics Europe 84. Lecture Notes in Medical Informatics, vol 24. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-93264-9_59
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