Achalasia Previously Diagnosed as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease by Relying on Esophageal Impedance-pH Monitoring: Use of High-Resolution Esophageal Manometry in Children
- Authors
- Pyun, Jung Eun; Choi, Da Min; Lee, Jung Hwa; Yoo, Kee Hwan; Shim, Jung Ok
- Issue Date
- 3월-2015
- Publisher
- KOREAN SOC PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY & NUTRITION
- Keywords
- Esophageal achalasia; Gastroesophageal reflux; Manometry; Electric impedance; Esophageal pH monitoring; Child
- Citation
- PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY HEPATOLOGY & NUTRITION, v.18, no.1, pp.55 - 59
- Indexed
- SCOPUS
KCI
- Journal Title
- PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY HEPATOLOGY & NUTRITION
- Volume
- 18
- Number
- 1
- Start Page
- 55
- End Page
- 59
- URI
- https://scholar.korea.ac.kr/handle/2021.sw.korea/94361
- DOI
- 10.5223/pghn.2015.18.1.55
- ISSN
- 2234-8646
- Abstract
- Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) is the most common esophageal disorder in children. Achalasia occurs less commonly but has similar symptoms to GERD. A nine-year old boy presented with vomiting, heartburn, and nocturnal cough. The esophageal impedance-pH monitor revealed nonacidic GERD (all-refluxate clearance percent time of 20.9%). His symptoms persisted despite medical treatment for GERD, and he was lost to follow up. Four years later, he presented with heartburn, solid-food dysphagia, daily post-prandial vomiting, and failure to thrive. Endoscopy showed a severely dilated esophagus with candidiasis. High-resolution manometry was performed, and he was diagnosed with classic achalasia (also known as type I). His symptoms resolved after two pneumatic dilatation procedures, and his weight and height began to catch up to his peers. Clinicians might consider using high-resolution manometry in children with atypical GERD even after evaluation with an impedance-pH monitor.
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