Role of radiography and ultrasonography in the diagnosis of the pediatric gastro-esophageal reflux disease
M. Matrunola, A. Grandin*, M.L. Mazza*, A. Panetta, V. Giardini*, G. Corrado* Department of Pediatric Radiology
*Department of Pediatrics, “La Sapienza” University – Rome (Italy)
Abstract. – Twenty-four hour esophageal pH-monitoring is gold standard for evaluate pathological GERD. Role of radiography and ultrasonography in the diagnosis of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been studied. Our results have been shown that radiography and ultrasonography have a limited role in the diagnosis of pathological GERD. However, such investigations an useful the follow-up of patients affected by pathological GERD.
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M. Matrunola, A. Grandin*, M.L. Mazza*, A. Panetta, V. Giardini*, G. Corrado*
Role of radiography and ultrasonography in the diagnosis of the pediatric gastro-esophageal reflux disease
Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci
Year: 2003
Vol. 7 - N. 5
Pages: 147-149