[Merycism or gastroesophageal reflux: value of antroduodenal manometry]

Gastroenterol Clin Biol. 1991;15(3):250-3.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Decrease in lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure and frequent acid reflux were observed in 3 of 5 adult patients with rumination syndrome confirmed by antroduodenal manometry. The role of the LES in the rumination syndrome is unclear but decreased LES pressure could be a determining factor. Antroduodenal manometric studies should therefore be performed during ordinary gastroesophageal reflux in order to determine the diagnostic value of antroduodenal manometry in the rumination syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Esophageal Diseases / physiopathology
  • Esophagogastric Junction / physiopathology*
  • Female
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Male
  • Manometry
  • Middle Aged
  • Syndrome