Infant apnea and gastroesophageal reflux
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1Service d'Imagerie Pédiatrique, AMH, Reims, France.
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Combining ultrasound and barium swallow tests helps document apnea spells caused by gastroesophageal reflux. This approach also identifies underlying digestive tract disorders, highlighting their high incidence.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pediatric Pulmonology
Background:
- Gastroesophageal reflux is a common condition in infants.
- Apneic spells can be a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux.
- Diagnosing the cause of apnea requires evaluating the relationship between reflux and breathing events.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the combined utility of ultrasound and barium swallow examinations.
- To analyze the temporal relationship between apnea and reflux.
- To identify underlying digestive tract disorders contributing to apnea.
Main Methods:
- Utilized ultrasound studies to assess anatomical and functional aspects.
- Employed barium swallow examinations to visualize the upper digestive tract.
- Correlated findings from both imaging modalities with apneic events.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated the value of combining ultrasound and barium swallow for analyzing apnea-reflux temporal links.
- Successfully documented acute apneic spells triggered by gastroesophageal reflux.
- Identified specific underlying digestive tract disorders in affected individuals.
Conclusions:
- The combination of ultrasound and barium swallow is effective for diagnosing reflux-induced apnea.
- This diagnostic approach aids in identifying prevalent digestive tract disorders.
- Further investigation into digestive issues is warranted given their high incidence.
Abstract:
The value of a combination of ultrasound studies and barium swallow examination in the analysis of temporal relationships between apnea and reflux is demonstrated. The two techniques allow acute apneic spells induced by gastroesophageal reflux to be documented and underlying specific digestive tract disorders demonstrated. The high incidence of digestive tract disorders in this area has been identified.