Esophageal pH-impedance monitoring in children: position paper on indications, methodology and interpretation by the SIGENP working group

Multichannel intraluminal impedance pH (MII-pH) monitoring currently represents the gold standard diagnostic technique for the detection of gastro-esophageal reflux (GER), since it allows to quantify and characterize all reflux events and their possible relation with symptoms. Over the last ten years, thanks to its strengths and along with the publication of several clinical studies, its worldwide use has gradually increased, particularly in infants and children. Nevertheless, factors such as the limited pediatric reference values and limited therapeutic options still weaken its current clinical impact.

Source: Digestive and Liver Disease - September 12, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Paolo Quitadamo, Renato Tambucci, Valentina Mancini, Fernanda Cristofori, Mariella Baldassarre, Licia Pensabene, Ruggiero Francavilla, Giovanni Di Nardo, Tamara Caldaro, Paolo Rossi, Saverio Mallardo, Elena Maggiora, Annamaria Staiano, Francesco Cresi, Si Tags: Position Paper Source Type: research