Characterization of esophageal motility and esophagogastric junction in preterm infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

Maissa Rayyan Taher I OmariAnne DebeerKarel Allegaert Nathalie Rommel

Published in: Neurogastroenterology and motility : the official journal of the European Gastrointestinal Motility Society (2020)

Preterm infants with BPD consistently present with normal peristaltic esophageal patterns following nutritive liquid swallows. The EGJ barrier tone and relaxation pressure appeared normal. In general, infants with BPD do not have altered esophageal motor function. There is however evidence for increased flow resistance at the EGJ in severe BPD patients possibly related to an increased contractility of the diaphragm.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
low birth weight
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
escherichia coli
staphylococcus aureus
ionic liquid
drug induced
candida albicans
patient reported