Dolor torácico severo tras retención de cápsula inalámbrica de pH

La cápsula inalámbrica para medir el reflujo gastroesofágico o tambien conocida como cápsula de pHmetría, es una técnica utilizada en la monitorización ambulatoria del reflujo. Esta cápsula es introducida mediante una guía al esofágo y se coloca mediante un sistema de succión y anclaje a la mucosa esofágica. De alli, se comunica con un dispositivo externo mediante señales de radio para registrar la actividad del ácido gástrico en el esófago durante un período determinado de tiempo. A diferencia de la técnica convencional, que implica la inserción de un tubo a través de la nariz hasta el esófago, la cápsula inalámbrica puede ser una alternativa más cómoda y tolerable para los pacientes, lo que podría mejorar la adherencia al procedimiento. Sin embargo, algunos pacientes pueden presentar dolor torácico tras la colocación de la cápsula de pHmetría. Presentamos el caso de una mujer con cuadro clínico de reflujo gastroesofágico, con colocación capsula de pHmetría inalámbrica, lo cual generó dolor torácico severo que precisó la retirada de la cápsula vía endoscópica.

The wireless capsule to measure gastroesophageal reflux, also known as pH monitoring capsule, is a technique used in ambulatory reflux monitoring. This capsule is introduced through a guide into the esophagus and is placed using a suction system and anchored to the esophageal mucosa. From there, it communicates with an external device using radio signals to record the activity of gastric acid in the esophagus over a specified period of time. Unlike the conventional technique, which involves inserting a tube through the nose into the esophagus, the wireless capsule may be a more comfortable and tolerable alternative for patients, potentially improving adherence to the procedure. In some cases, patients may present chest pain after placement of the pH monitoring capsule, however there is little evidence about the etiology and management. We present the case of a woman with a clinical picture of gastroesophageal reflux, with pH monitoring capsule placement, which resulted in severe chest pain that required endoscopic capsule removal.

Sandifer syndrome: the mis-interpretable disorder

Sandifer syndrome (SS), a movement disorder which is characterised by spasmodic torsional dystonia with back arching and rigid opisthotonic posturing, negatively impacting predominantly the neck, back, and upper extremities. Symptomatic gastro-esophageal reflux disease, esophagitis, or the presence of a hiatal hernia are all associated with Sandifer syndrome. The cause of Sandifer syndrome being uncertain, lifestyle adjustments and modifications highlights as the appropriate mode of treatment. To treat the condition and help relax the baby after feeding, dietary changes or medications can be administered. The case report of a patient with Sandifer Syndrome is considered for observation. Upon arrival, the child was stable, and an Electro-encephalogram (EEG) test revealed nothing abnormal. The child was taking several Anti-epileptic drugs (AED’s), which were stopped in favour of Sodium valproate and Pyridoxine. An opinion from a Gastro-enterologist was sought in light of the epilepsy and possible Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), and they suggested a milk scan. Rantac was then started, and breastfeeds were thickened. Milk can indicate mild GERD and a reduction in episode frequency. So, sodium valproate was discontinued. Haemodynamically stable child was discharged from the hospital with Pyridoxine and Carnisure. Studies shows most cases of SS improve over time, within the first 24 months in general.

Sandifer syndrome: the mis-interpretable disorder

Sandifer syndrome (SS), a movement disorder which is characterised by spasmodic torsional dystonia with back arching and rigid opisthotonic posturing, negatively impacting predominantly the neck, back, and upper extremities. Symptomatic gastro-esophageal reflux disease, esophagitis, or the presence of a hiatal hernia are all associated with Sandifer syndrome. The cause of Sandifer syndrome being uncertain, lifestyle adjustments and modifications highlights as the appropriate mode of treatment. To treat the condition and help relax the baby after feeding, dietary changes or medications can be administered. The case report of a patient with Sandifer Syndrome is considered for observation. Upon arrival, the child was stable, and an Electro-encephalogram (EEG) test revealed nothing abnormal. The child was taking several Anti-epileptic drugs (AED’s), which were stopped in favour of Sodium valproate and Pyridoxine. An opinion from a Gastro-enterologist was sought in light of the epilepsy and possible Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), and they suggested a milk scan. Rantac was then started, and breastfeeds were thickened. Milk can indicate mild GERD and a reduction in episode frequency. So, sodium valproate was discontinued. Haemodynamically stable child was discharged from the hospital with Pyridoxine and Carnisure. Studies shows most cases of SS improve over time, within the first 24 months in general.

A cross-sectional study to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of gastro-esophageal reflux disease among the undergraduate medical students of a tertiary-care Indian setting

Introduction: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition characterized by the reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus, causing unpleasant symptoms and/or consequences like heartburn and acid regurgitation. GERD in the student stages can hurt their quality of life, college attendance, everyday activities, and overall well- being of the individual. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study that was conducted among medical students of a tertiary care setting from August 2021 to October 2021 for a three-month duration. A convenient sample of 458 participants from all the years of MBBS was included in this study. Results: A total of 458 medical students were made part of this study of which most of them (58.9%) were females and 41.1% were males. The average age among the study participants was 22 ± 2.3 years (range of 18–27 years). The average BMI of the individuals was 23.48 (range 14.58–32.41), with the majority (54.8%) of them having a normal BMI. Discussion: In our study, we found that the prevalence of GERD in the medical students of a rural Indian tertiary care setting was 24.2%, and was observed that irregular meal timings and consuming coffee and soft drinks are the crucial risk factors for developing GERD in the medical students in comparison to the general population. Conclusion: Medical students should be trained on proper eating habits, maintaining ideal body weight, good sleep hygiene, and avoiding drinking alcohol and smoking to lessen the burden of GERD.

Acercamiento a la tos crónica en adultos / An approach to chronic cough

RESUMEN La tos crónica en los adultos puede ser causada por muchas causas, existen cuatro principales: el síndrome de tos de la vía aérea superior, enfermedad por reflujo gastroesofágico, reflujo laringofaríngeo, asma bronquial, y bronquitis eosinofílica no asmática. Todos los pacientes deben evaluarse clínicamente con espirometria, y comenzar con tratamiento empírico. Otras causas potenciales incluyen el uso de inhibidores de la enzima convertidora de la angiotensina, cambios medioambientales, uso del tabaco, enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica, y la apnea obstructiva del sueño. La radiografía del tórax puede orientar hacia causas infecciosas, inflamatorias, y malignas. Los pacientes con tos crónica refractaria pueden remitirse a la consulta especializada de un neumólogo u otorrinolaringólogo, además de un ensayo terapéutico con gabapentin, pregabalin, y psicoterapia.

ABSTRACT Although chronic cough in adults can be caused by many etiologies, four conditions account for most cases: upper airway cough syndrome, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, also known as laryngo- pharyngeal reflux disease, bronchial asthma, and non-asthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis. All patients should be evaluated clinically with spirometry, and empiric treatment should be initiated. Other potential causes include angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor use, environmental triggers, tobacco use, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and obstructive sleep apnea. Chest radiography can rule out concerning infectious, inflammatory, and malignant thoracic conditions. Patients with refractory chronic cough should be referred to a pulmonologist or otolaryngologist in addition to a therapeutic trial of gabapentin, pregabalin, and psychotherapy.

Gender Specific Differences in Prevalence and Risk Factors for Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease

BACKGROUND: Gender-related factors might play an important role in the development of reflux esophagitis (RE) and symptomatic gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). We aimed to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors for RE and symptomatic GERD and determine whether gender specific differences exist. METHODS: This study was conducted on a health cohort consisting of 10,158 participants who underwent comprehensive health screening. Lifestyles and gastrointestinal symptoms were investigated using a self-reported structured questionnaire. Questionnaires about menstrual status were added for the women. RESULTS: The prevalence of RE in men was significantly higher than that in women (10.6% vs. 2.0%, P < 0.001); however, symptomatic GERD showed predominance in women (6.2% vs. 2.5%, P < 0.001). Although the prevalence of RE gradually increased with the duration of menopause stratified by decade (P = 0.007), that of symptomatic GERD rapidly increased across the menopausal transit in women. Apart from common risk factors of obesity and current smoking for RE, over 70 years of age in women and hiatal hernia and hypertriglyceridemia in men were significant risk factors. In symptomatic GERD, high somatization was a common risk factor. Excessive alcohol drinking was a significant risk factor in men, but not in women. CONCLUSION: This study showed a predominance of RE in men, but a predominance of symptomatic GERD in women. In women, dynamic increase in the prevalence of GERD is closely related to the menopause conditions and its duration. There are specific risk factors for RE and symptomatic GERD according to gender differences.

Experiences of Prof.SUN Zhiguang on the Treatment of Overlap Syndrome in Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome by Harmonizing Liver and Spleen and Regulating Qi / 浙江中医药大学学报

[Objective] To sum up professor SUN Zhiguang's experiences in the treatment of overlap syndrome in gastro-esophageal reflux disease and irritable bowel syndrome.[Method] Expound the academic perspective and clinical experience of Professor SUN Zhiguang in the treatment of this overlap syndrome from the etiology and pathogenesis,therapeutic principle and method,differential diagnosis and treatment,administer medical herbs and prescription,and one case.[Result] Professor SUN considers that exogenous and internal injuries are causes of GERD overlapping IBS,leading to spleen deficientcy and the liver depression.He points out that "incoordination between liver and spleen,disturbance of qi" is the basic pathogenesis of this disease.According to holistic concept,it should be treated by the principle of harmonizing liver and spleen,regulating qi,simultaneously treating stomach and bowl.It is divided into two types,depressing qi is important in the constipation-predominant,and regulating heat and cold is significant in the diarrheapredominant.[Conclusion] Professor SUN specializes in the treatment of the GERD overlapping IBS.This clinical experience has clinical significance.

Factores promotores de reflujo gastro esofágico en pacientes con hernia hiatal / Promoting factors of gastro esophageal reflux in patients with hiatal hernia

Introducción: El esfínter esofágico inferior (EEI) hipotensivo, hernia hiatal (HH) e incremento de la distensibilidad de la unión esófago gástrica (DUGE) juegan un rol en la enfermedad de reflujo gastro esofágica (ERGE). Objetivos: determinar la relación sinérgica o independiente entre la ERGE, presión del EEI, HH y DUGE por impedancia planimétrica (IP). Pacientes y Métodos: Estudio prospectivo, de pacientes con ERGE sintomática y HH. El diagnóstico fue establecido por síntomas, endoscopia, manometría de alta resolución (MAR) pHmetría e impedancia multicanal de 24 horas. Se midió la longitud de la HH, presión del EEI y peristalsis del cuerpo esofágico. Todos los pacientes fueron a cirugía anti reflujo y corrección de la HH. Se valoró presión y DUEG por IP utilizando la sonda EndoFLIP ® al comienzo y final de la cirugía. El índice de distensibilidad (ID) es el resultado de la relación entre la DUEG/PEEI en 30 segundos. Resultados: Se evaluaron 68 pacientes, 45 mujeres, (42,34 ± 10,79 años). Las variables con asociación al ID inicial son: longitud de la HH (cms) (r=0,440; p<0,001), DUGE inicial (mm2/mmHg) (r=0,512; p<0,001), presión inicial (mmHg) (r=−0,320, p=0,006) y presión EEI medida por MAR (mmHg) (r=−0,465; p<0,001). Entre la presión inicial medida por IP y el ID inicial existe una relación no lineal. Se realizó análisis de regresión considerando el inverso de la presión inicial observando que el modelo es estadísticamente significativo sin colineinalidad. Se descartaron variables que no aportan información quedando constituido por 3 magnitudes: longitud de la HH, inverso de la presión inicial y distensibilidad inicial. Los datos se ajustaron a un modelo predictivo basado en análisis de regresión múltiple. Conclusión: Las variables longitud de la HH y distensibilidad inicial con valores bajos para el factor de inflación de varianza (FIV) indican que aportan información al modelo y que ésta es independiente de la aportada por el inverso de la presión inicial. En consecuencia, la presencia de HH, valores altos de DUGE y baja presión del EEI por si solas contribuyen al desarrollo y progresión de la ERGE ya que no son influenciables entre sí.

Introduction: The hypotensive lower esophageal sphincter (LES), hiatal hernia (HH) and the increase in the esophagogastric junction distensibility (EGJD) play a role in gastro esophageal refux disease (GERD). The episodes of reflux are associated with low pressure on the LES sphincter. Studies have shown that the EGJD is high in patients with HH and GERD and the more severe forms of GERD are invariably associated with the HH. Objectives: To determine if there is a sinergistc relationship between the HH, the LES pressure and the EGJD with the GERD through measurement by planimetric impedance (PI).Patients and methods: A prospective, study was conducted on patients with GERD and HH. The diagnosis was confirmed by symptoms, endoscopy, high-resolution manometry (HRM), pH metry and multichannel impedance of 24 hours. The length of the HH, pressure from the LES (LESP) and esophageal body peristalsis were measured. All patients underwent anti reflux surgery and HH correction surgery. Pressure and EGJD measurements were valued by (PI), using the Endoflip® system at the beginning and at the end of the surgery. Distensibility index (DI) is the result of the relationship between the EGJD/LESP in 30 seconds. Results: 68 patients: 45 women, (42,34 ± 10,79 years) were evaluated. The variables with association with the initial DI are: the length of HH (cms) (r=0,440; p<0,001), initial EGJD (mm2/mmHg) (r=0,512; p<0,001), the initial pressure (mmHg) (r=−0,320, p=0,006) and LESP measured by HRM (mmHg) (r=−0,465; p<0,001). Between the initial pressure measured by PI and the initial DI there is a nonlinear relationship or reverse. Due to this, regression analyzes were conducted considering the inverse of the initial pressure, and observing that the model is statistically significant and that it does not presents any collinearity. Those variables that do not provide information to the model were discarded, being then formed by three magnitudes: length of the HH, inverse of the initial pressure and initial distensibility. The data was adjusted later with a predictive model based on multiple regression analysis. Conclusion: The presence of the variables length of the HH and initial distensibility with low values for the variance inflation factor (VIF) indicate that they are providing information to the model and that it is independent of that provided by the inverse of the initial pressure. Accordingly, the presence of HH, high EGJD values and low pressure on the LES by themselves contribute to the development and progression of GERD since they are not influenced among them.

Correlation between Clinical Features, Endoscopic Findings and Histopathological Characteristics in Various Esophageal Lesions-A study of 200 Cases.

Background: The present study analyzed the correlation between clinical features, endoscopic findings and histopathological findings in esophageal lesions. Methods: A sample size of 200 patients was taken in the study conducted in Department of Pathology. Data for patient’s age, gender, clinical features (dysphagia, pain epigastrium, regurgitation, loss of weight, loss of appetite), site of biopsy (upper, middle and lower one third of esophagus), endoscopic appearance (erythema, ulceration, nodular and stricture) were analysed. Results: Frequency of various esophageal lesions both benign and malignant (esophagitis, benign lesions, dysplasia, Barrett’s esophagus, SCC-WD, SCC-MD, adenocarcinoma) was calculated in the study group. Finally, correlations were established between age, gender, above mentioned clinical features, endoscopic findings and final histopathological diagnosis of various esophageal lesions. It was concluded that GERD was the most common esophageal lesion and SCC was the commonest malignancy in our region, being more common in men, in old age group (41-60 years). SCC involved the middle esophagus while GERD, BE and adenocarcinoma involved the lower esophagus more commonly. A statically significant correlation was found between dysphagia, loss of weight and esophageal carcinoma. Conclusion: It was concluded that gastro-esophageal Reflux disease was the most common esophageal lesion and Squamous Cell Carcinoma was histopathologically the commonest esophageal malignancy in our region, being more common in men in the old age group (41-60 yrs).

Actualización sobre enfermedad por reflujo gastroesofágico en niños / GERD in children: an update

En los últimos diez años, la Enfermedad por Reflujo Gastroesofágico (ERGE) no presenta muchas variaciones en cuanto a su definición se refiere. Sin embargo, continúa causando una elevada morbilidad y mortalidad. Probablemente, de manera práctica, se podría decir que el RGE fisiológico no patológico usualmente se acompaña de regurgitación, y que en la ERGE, su síntoma principal de presentación es el vómito. En la ERGE, al igual que en la enfermedad ácido péptica, podríamos hablar de ciertos factores agresores y protectores, que pueden ocasionar daño dependiendo del predominio de cada uno de ellos. Los signos y síntomas de la ERGE en niños dependerán del grupo etario en estudio. Así como en neumología no todo niño que tiene sibilancias es un asmático, en gastroenterología no todo niño que vomita o regurgita es un RGE. Hoy en día, ya se conocen ciertas patologías y condiciones de tórpida evolución, que por su historia natural de la enfermedad y asociación con una mayor morbimortalidad se catalogan como ERGE refractario, cuyo pronóstico implica una diferente orientación terapéutica. La sensibilidad, especificidad y reproducibilidad es variable dependiendo del paraclínico solicitado para el estudio del niño con ERGE. El tratamiento del niño con ERGE incluye las medidas antireflujo, el manejo medicamentoso y el tratamiento quirúrgico.

Research on correlation of the self-management level and the quality of life in elderly patients with gastro esophageal reflux disease / 中华行为医学与脑科学杂志

Objective To investigate the level of self-management behaviors and the quality of life with gastro esophageal reflux disease(GERD) patients,and analyze the correlation between self-management level and quality of life.Methods A total of 372 GERD patients were investigated by using Self-management Behavior Scale and Mos 36-item Short Form (SF-36) Health Survey.Results The level of self-management behaviors in GERD patients was relatively low.The total score of quality of life was (48.75±7.59) and the scores of the level of self-management behaviors was (5.13±0.59).Correlation analysis showed that there was positive correlation between quality of life and self-management behaviors(r=0.423,P＜0.01).Conclusion To promote the patients' health status,nursing staff should take measures to strengthen patient health education on the level of self-management behaviors for GERD patients.

Esofagitis eosinofílica en adultos, una entidad clínico-patológica emergente / Eosinophilic esophagitis in adults, an emerging clinicopathological entity

Background: Eosinophilic esophagitis (EE) is a clinicopathologic primary disease of the esophagus, characterized by dense eosinophilic infiltration and it is currently identified as an emerging global entity capable of producing dysphagia and food impaction in adults. Objective: Review of the literature and analysis of the current evidence related to eosinophilic esophagitis in adults. Methods: An electronic search was performed in PubMed to identify relevant literature regarding epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of EE. The MeSH terms: ‘Eosinophilic esophagitis’ AND ‘adults’, were used including studies from 1975 to 2012, in English and Spanish written papers. Results: A total of 467 articles were identified in PubMed, where 374 correspond to adults. Eighty percent of the papers were published during the last six years, being mostly case reports or series. Although the pathogenesis is unknown, our review suggests a multifactorial cause, with an altered immune response and genetic component associated to it. At the same time, it was found that adult patients often have a long history of intermittent dysphagia or food impaction. Currently, there is no established consensus for histological diagnosis; however, eosinophilic infiltration of 15 per high power field is accepted. The most commonly used treatment in adults is topical corticosteroids. Although EE is a chronic disease, it does not seem to have a significant impact on morbimortality. Conclusions: Eosinophilic esophagitis is a chronic inflammatory disease with immunoallergic compromise, which requires clinical and histological diagnosis. A multidisciplinary approach to understand its natural history is suggested, thus developing future therapeutic approaches.

Introducción: La esofagitis eosinofílica (EE) es una enfermedad clínico-patológica primaria del esófago, caracterizada por infiltración eosinofílica densa y actualmente identificada como una entidad emergente a nivel mundial, capaz de producir disfagia e impactación alimentaria en adultos. Objetivo: Revisión de la literatura y análisis de la evidencia actual de EE en el adulto. Metodología: Se realizó una búsqueda electrónica en PubMed para identificar literatura relevante sobre epidemiología, patogenia, presentación clínica,diagnóstico, tratamiento y pronóstico. Se utilizaron los términos MeSH: ‘Eosinophilic esophagitis’ AND ‘adults’, incluyendo estudios publicados desde 1975 a 2012, en idiomas inglés y español. Resultados: Un total de 467 artículos se identificaron en PubMed, donde 374 corresponden a adultos. Durante los últimos seis años se publicó el 80 por ciento de ellos, siendo en su mayoría informes de casos o series de casos. Aunque la patogenia es desconocida, la presente revisión sugiere que es multifactorial, con alteración de la respuesta inmune y componente genético. Se encontró que los pacientes adultos presentan frecuentemente una larga historia de disfagia o impactación alimentaria. Actualmente, no existe un consenso establecido para el diagnóstico histológico, sin embargo, la infiltración eosinofílica de 15/campo de gran aumento es aceptada. El tratamiento más comúnmente indicado en adultos son los corticoesteroides tópicos. Aunque la EE es una patología crónica, no parece impactar significativamente la morbimortalidad. Conclusiones: La EE es una enfermedad inflamatoria crónica con compromiso inmunoalérgico, que requiere un diagnóstico clínico e histológico. Se sugiere un enfoque multidisciplinario con el fin de comprender su historia natural, desarrollando así futuros enfoques terapéuticos.

Long term medical management of gastro-esophageal reflux disease: How long and when to consider surgery.

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease is a chronic, long standing disease. Spontaneous remission of GERD is rare and conservative management including life style modification measures is unlikely to relieve symptoms. Majority of patients with reflux disease require long term acid suppressants. Proton pump inhibitors are the choice of drugs in management of these patients. The end point of treatment is not clear. Duration of treatment is individual based. The symptoms may be intermittent or on most days of the week. The treatment is therefore either a short course which may be for 8 to 12 weeks or 6 months, or continuous, intermittent or ‘ondemand’ basis. The maintenance therapy is with the lowest proton pump inhibitor (PPI) dose necessary for adequate symptom relief. Whether long term PPI actually alters the natural history of reflux disease other than to reduce the incidence of peptic stricture is not known. Reported adverse effects due to PPI include Clostridium difficile colitis and bacterial gastroenteritis, osteoporosis, and vitamin B12 deficiency. Anti-reflux surgery is indicated for youngsters, those not willing for long term PPI i.e. for years, large volume refluxers, especially the supine refluxers and bile refluxers.

Relationships among autonomic nervous function,reflux symptoms and esophageal motility in patients with gastro-esophageal reflux disease / 基础医学与临床

Objective To investigate the effect of autonomic nervous dysfunction on pathogenesis of gastro-esophageal reflux disease(GERD).Methods Autonomic nervous function(ANF) was assessed by cardiovascular reflex tests in healthy volunteers and patients with GERD;Based on the ANF test results,the relationship between the impairment degree of autonomic nerve and the esophageal motility or the reflux esophagitis or the score of reflux symptoms was investigated.Results ① 59.5% of patients with GERD have abnormal ANF and the rate in GERD patients is much higher than that in healthy volunteers,parasympathetic nerve impairment is predominant.② The score of reflux symptoms in patients with normal ANF is significantly lower than that in patients with abnormal ANF(6(2,7.6)vs 9(4.1,17),P

The Relationship between Ineffective Esophageal Motility and Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease / 대한소화기학회지

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Ineffective esophageal motility (IEM) is a distinct manometric entity characterized by a hypocontractile esophagus. Recently, IEM replaced the nonspecific esophageal motility disorder (NEMD), and its associations with gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and respiratory symptoms are well known. We evaluated the relationship of IEM with GERD, and the diagnostic value of IEM for GERD. METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed recent 3-year (Jan. 1998-Sep. 2002) datas of esophageal manometry, acid perfusion test and simultaneous 24 hr-ambulatory pH-metry with manometry studies in 270 consecutive patients with esophageal and/or GERD symptoms. The prevalence of IEM in GERD group and non-GERD group, and the variables of pH-metry and manometry among esophageal motility disorders were compared. In addition, the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value of IEM, esophageal symptom, and acid perfusion test for GERD were calculated. RESULTS: There was no significant difference in IEM prevalence rate between GERD group and non-GERD group. In addition, there was no significant difference in GERD prevalence rate and esophageal acid clearance in variety of motility disorder groups. Total percent time of pH <4 in IEM group did not show any difference when compared with other groups except in the achalasia group. In regard of diagnostic value to detect GERD, all positive results showed high specificity (97%) in IEM with esophageal symptom and positive acid perfusion test. CONCLUSIONS: The diagnosis of IEM using esophageal manometry in patients with various esophageal symptoms does not strongly suggest on association with GERD. However, IEM with concomitant esophageal symptoms and positive acid perfusion test has diagnostic values for GERD.

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease is a chronic disease. It develops along life, more likely recurrent, usually by some months after treatment with responses. This disease apperances in every ages, even in children and newborns, but it is more common at the age over 40 years old with the top age from 50 to 70 years old. The prevelence of disease changed from 10% to 36%. Diagnosis and treatment played an important role in preventation of complications. Pain and hemoghlobin are two complications. Causes gastro-esophageal reflux is very complex. Gastro-esophageal reflux disease is caused by many reasons and the other reasons also have different effects in each patient, even in each time on the same patient

Significance of Non-erosive Minimal Esophageal Lesions in Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disorder

BACKGROUND: Non-erosive reflux disorder, which represents more than 60% of gastro-esophageal reflux disorders, lacks objective parameters for diagnosis. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the correlation between non-erosive minimal lesions at the lower esophagus and gastro-esophageal reflux disorder. METHODS: Patients were asked to answer a symptom questionnaire. The endoscopic findings were either graded by LA classification or recorded as non-erosive minimal lesions. Patients with minimal lesions were treated with rabeprazole or a placebo and responses were evaluated at weeks 1 and 4. RESULTS: In 8 centers, 3454 patients were screened. In patients with heartburn or acid regurgitation as the most bothersome symptom, 23.7% had endoscopy negative reflux disorder, 40.1% showed minimal lesions, and 36.2% had mucosal break esophagitis. Thirty-four percent of patients with minimal lesions and 39.1% of patients with LA 'grade A' mild esophagitis reported typical reflux symptoms as their main symptom. In patients with minimal lesions, medication with rabeprazole reduced symptoms significantly at weeks 1 and 4, but not with the placebo. CONCLUSION: Patients with non-erosive minimal esophageal lesions had similar reflux symptoms comparable to those with mild erosive reflux esophagitis, and reflux symptoms were improved with a short-term proton pump inhibitor. Thus, non-erosive minimal esophageal lesion constitutes a great part of gastro-esophageal reflux disorder.

Laparoscopic Therapy for Esophageal Hiatus Hernia and Reflux Esophagitis Complicated with Cholecystolithiasis:Report of 27 Cases / 中国微创外科杂志

Objective To explore the feasibility of laparoscopic surgery for esophageal hiatus hernia and reflux esophagitis complicated with cholecystolithiasis.Methods Five trocars were used for the patients to perform laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair,followed by fundoplication(Nissen fundoplication in 21 cases and Toupet fundoplication in 6),and then LC.Results The procedures were completed in all of the 27 cases.The postoperative mean esophageal pressure of the patients was significantly higher than that before the operations [(19.32?4.11) mm Hg vs(7.30?1.36) mm Hg,t=-16.407,P=0.000],while the 24-hour pH value were decreased markedly(9.20?2.15 vs 160.16?50.30,t=16.387,P=0.000).No hemorrhage,intra-abdominal infection,biliary leakage occurred in this series.The patients were followed up for 1 to 24 months(1-6 months in 7 cases,and 7-24 months in 20 cases),during which no esophageal stenosis or incisional hernia were detected.Conclusions It is feasible to perform primary laparoscopic surgery for patients suffering from esophageal hiatus hernia and reflux esophagitis complicated with simultaneous cholecystolithiasis,if no contraindications.

Laparoscopic fundoplication for severe gastro-esophageal reflux dise ase / 中华消化内镜杂志

Objective To explore the feasibility and rel ia bility of laparoscopic fundoplication in the treatment of severe gastro-esopha geal reflux disease.Methods Retrospectively forty-two cases of laparoscopic fundop lication were reviewed from June 2001 to March 2004.Results Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication was performed in 33 cases, and laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication in 9 Symptom score was decreased from 11 56?1 32 to 2 04?1 36 (P