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Review Article
Gastroenterology
High-resolution esophageal manometry in children
Yogesh Waikar
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2023;66(4):155-160.   Published online October 17, 2022
High-resolution esophageal manometry can be safely performed in children where recurrent vomiting and persistent dysphagia is the working diagnosis after excluding nonluminal and structural obstructive pathologies using pediatric upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Normal manometry values are available. Clinical picture, biochemical tests, radiological interpretation, and endoscopic findings with manometry completes the analysis of patients with recurrent vomiting and dysphagia.
Original Article
Gastroenterology
Acquired noncaustic esophageal strictures in children
Elif Sag, Aysenur Bahadir, Mustafa Imamoglu, Sefa Sag, Gokce Pinar Reis, Erol Erduran, Murat Cakir
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2020;63(11):447-450.   Published online October 15, 2020
Question: Which clinical findings suggest esophageal structure in children with dysphagia?
Finding: The presence of solid dysphagia, malnutrition, and a comorbid condition is suggestive of esophageal stricture in children with dysphagia.
Meaning: Patients with findings suggestive of noncaustic esophageal stricture should receive early referral to pediatric gastroenterology units.
Case Report
A Case of Diffuse Aspiration Bronchiolitis in a Dysphagic Infant
Ok Ja Choi, Bong Seong Kim, ung Hye Park, Soo-Jong Hong
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2000;43(6):842-845.   Published online June 15, 2000
Diffuse aspiration bronchiolitis is defined as a clinical entity characterized by a chronic inflammation of bronchioles caused by recurrent aspiration of foreign particles. Clinical symptoms are bronchorrhea, bronchospasm, and dyspnea, and chest radiographs show the presence of regional or disseminated small nodular shadows and hyperlucency. Chest CT should help in detecting diffuse nodular shadows of bronchiolitis. Pathologic findings of diffuse...
Original Article
Congenital Esophageal Stenosis : with Special Reference to Diagnosis and Postoperative Complications
Ju Young Jang, Jae Seong Ko, Kwi Won Park, Woo Seon Kim, In Won Kim, Ja Jun Jang, Jeong Kee Seo,
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1999;42(4):535-544.   Published online April 15, 1999
Purpose : Congenital esophageal stenosis(CES) is one of the rare causes of recurrent vomiting during infancy and childhood. We studied the diagnostic and therapeutic tools and postoperative complications for early diagnosis and adequate management of CES. Methods : Fourteen cases of CES were evaluated for clinical manifestations, findings of esophagogram and esophagoscopy, classification of pathologic findings and postoperative complications. Results : Most...
Clinical Manifestations of Dysphagia in Children
So Hee Chung, Nam Seon Beck, Munhyang Lee, Sang Il Lee, Heung Jae Lee, Jung Yun Choe, Hyun Suk Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1999;42(1):60-68.   Published online January 15, 1999
Purpose : In children, dysphagia is a common cause of recurrent pneumonia and malnutrition and can be fatal. However, till now no studies were performed concerning the clinical investigation of dysphagia in Korea. Methods : In this study we evaluated the clinical manifestations of dysphagia in children with an age range between 1 month and 12 years by reviewing the...