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Does weight gain, throughout 15 years follow-up after Nissen laparoscopic fundoplication, compromise reflux symptoms control?

ABCD (São Paulo, Impr.); 33 (1), 2020
ABSTRACT Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease is defined by the abnormal presence of gastric content in the esophagus, with 10% incidence in the Western population, being fundoplication one treatment option. Aim: To evaluate the early (six months) and late (15 years) effectiveness of laparosco...

Validation of a new water-perfused high-resolution manometry system

ABCD (São Paulo, Impr.); 33 (4), 2020
ABSTRACT Background: High-resolution manometry is more costly but clinically superior to conventional manometry. Water-perfused systems may decrease costs, but it is unclear if they are as reliable as solid-state systems, and reference values are interchangeable. Aim: To validate normal values for a ...

Cómo realizar e interpretar una manometría anorrectal de alta resolución

Resumen La manometría anorrectal es la técnica más utilizada para evaluar la función anorrectal y así detectar las anormalidades funcionales del esfínter anal y de coordinación anorrectal. En nuestro laboratorio de fisiología realizamos aproximadamente 15 estudios de manometría anorrectal de alt...

Actualización con la clasificación de Londres en la interpretación de la manometría anorrectal de alta resolución

Resumen La manometría anorrectal de alta resolución es una prueba diagnóstica utilizada para los trastornos motores y sensitivos anorrectales. Consta de una medición del tono basal y de contracción anal; también valora la maniobra de pujo, reflejo rectoanal inhibitorio (RIAR) y parámetros sensitiv...

Relación del reflujo gastroesofágico y manifestaciones respiratorias, desde el punto de vista de la gastroenterología pediátrica

Gastroesophageal reflux is a frequent condition in the daily life of infants and older children. When reflux causes symptoms, it is called gastroesophageal reflux disease. Different extraesophageal symptoms have been frequently attributed to gastroesophageal reflux, however, new diagnostic techniques ava...

Fatores preditivos de insucesso do biofeedback para tratamento da incontinência fecal em mulheres

Arq. gastroenterol; 56 (1), 2019
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Biofeedback is an effective method of treatment for fecal incontinence but there is controversy regarding factors that may be correlated with its effectiveness. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of biofeedback in the treatment of fecal incontinence, identifying the predictive f...

A experiência do médico examinador tem influência na avaliação do tônus anal em comparação à manometria anorretal?

Arq. gastroenterol; 56 (1), 2019
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Digital rectal examination (DRE) is part of the physical examination, is also essential for the colorectal surgeon evaluation. A good DRE offers precious information related to the patient's complaints, which will help in decision making. It is simple, quick and minimally invasive....

Dilatación endoscópica en paciente con acalasia durante el embarazo: reporte de caso y revisión de la literatura

La acalasia en el embarazo es una condición infrecuente, pobremente conocida y su manejo no esta claramente definido. Las repercusiones sobre el estado nutricional de los pacientes con esta entidad son graves y en una gestante tienen implicaciones serias para el curso de la gestación, con riesgo elevad...