Pediatr Gastroenterol Hepatol Nutr.  2014 Mar;17(1):23-30.

Clinical Applications of Gastrointestinal Manometry in Children

• Hong J

Abstract

Manometry is a noninvasive diagnostic tool for identifying motility dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract. Despite the great technical advances in monitoring motility, performance of the study in pediatric patients has several limitations that should be considered during the procedure and interpretation of the test results. This article reviews the clinical applications of conventional esophageal and anorectal manometries in children by describing a technique for performing the test. This review will develop the uniformity required for the methods of performance, the parameters for measurement, and interpretation of test results that could be applied in pediatric clinical practice.

Keyword

Manometry; Gastrointestinal motility; Esophageal motility disorders; Hirschsprung disease; Diagnosis; Child

MeSH Terms

Child*
Diagnosis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Gastrointestinal Motility
Gastrointestinal Tract
Hirschsprung Disease
Humans
Manometry*