Combined Multichannel Intraluminal impedance-pH Monitoring Research Articles

The Role of Combined Multichannel Intraluminal Impedance-pH Monitoring in Infants with Brief, Resolved, Unexplained Events.

PurposeData on the relationship between gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and brief resolved unexplained events (BRUE) in infants is scarce. The aim of this study was to identify the characteristics of combined multichannel intraluminal impedance-pH (MII-pH) monitoring in infants who have experienced BRUE.MethodsWe conducted a prospective study of infants who were hospitalized on account of BRUE and required 24-hour MII-pH monitoring.ResultsTwenty-one infants (mean age, 4.7 months; range, 0.9–8.9 months; male/female, 11/10) participated in this study. BRUE symptoms associated with GER were found in 10 infants (47.6%). Based on the RI on pH-metry alone, only 7 (33.3%) infants were diagnosed with GERD. More than 100 GER episodes detected by MII were found in 10 (47.6%) infants. Nineteen percent of infants were diagnosed with GERD based on both pH and MII.ConclusionBoth acid and non-acid reflux seem to play a significant role in the pathogenesis of GER-related BRUE in infants.

Combined multichannel intraluminal impedance-pH monitoring should be used to diagnose reflux-related otitis media with effusion in children.

This study investigated the diagnostic usefulness of combined multichannel intraluminal impedance-pH monitoring (MII-pH) in children with suspected reflux-related otitis media with effusion (OME) as existing data were scarce. This was a prospective study that included children up to seven years of age who underwent MII-pH due to OME lasting more than three months. The study was conducted in the Children's Hospital Zagreb, Croatia, from January 2014 to August 2016. The study comprised 63 children (63% male) with a mean age of 4.7years. Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) disease was detected by impedance in 22 (35%) of the children and by pH-metry in nine (14%). In children with OME, MII-pH found a median number of 24 proximal GER episodes, of which a median of nine was acidic and a median of 11 was weakly acidic. There was a significant positive correlation between the number of GER episodes and the presence of eosinophils in nasal swabs. Both acidic and weakly acidic refluxes seemed to play a significant role in the pathogenesis of OME. Localised nasal eosinophilia may serve as a marker of extraoesophageal reflux in children with suspected reflux-related OME.

Tailored therapy for the refractory GERD patients by combined multichannel intraluminal impedance-pH monitoring.

About 30% of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are refractory to proton pump inhibitor (PPI). The reason for the PPI failure in Asian GERD patients has rarely been studied, and the therapy remained unclear. The aims were to explore the possible reasons for PPI failure and to treat these patients with the guidance of 24-h multichannel intraluminal impedance-pH (MII-pH) monitoring. Thirty-nine consecutive patients with refractory GERD were enrolled; 24-h MII-pH monitoring was performed on PPI. The refractory GERD patients were grouped into acid overexposure, non-acid reflux, and functional heartburn after the MII-pH monitoring. Double dose of either PPI or paroxetine was administered to refractory GERD patients within different groups. The number of patients in groups of acid overexposure, non-acid reflux, and functional heartburn was 6, 12, and 21, respectively. The acid overexposure group had the most acid reflux events. Among the acid overexposure group, five (5/6) patients accomplish symptom relief with double dose of esomeprazole. For the patients in non-acid reflux group, double dose of esomeprazole made half (6/12) of the patients obtain symptom relief. For the patients in functional heartburn group, the paroxetine had relieved the symptoms in 14 patients among all the 21 patients. In total, with the guidance of MII-pH monitoring, 64.1% (25/39) of refractory GERD patients accomplished symptom relief. Acid overexposure, non-acid reflux, and functional heartburn were the common reasons for persistent reflux symptoms despite PPI. With the guidance of MII-pH, a tailored therapy could resolve the persistent reflux symptoms among two-third of patients.

The Correlation between Endoscopic Reflux Esophagitis and Combined Multichannel Intraluminal Impedance-pH Monitoring in Children

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is the retrograde flow of gastric contents into the esophagus and may induce a variety of complications. Endoscopically visible breaks in the distal esophageal mucosa are the most reliable evidence of reflux esophagitis. Combined multichannel intraluminal impedance and pH-metry (MII-pH) is a technique that enables monitoring of GER independent of its acidity. The aim of this study is to investigate the GER patterns in children with the aid of MII-pH monitoring and determine the correlation between endoscopically proven reflux esophagitis and reflux types by MII-pH monitoring. One hundred and twenty children were enrolled from January 2010 to October 2011 for MII-pH monitoring. We studied the GER patterns by means of pH (acid and nonacid reflux) and composition (liquid, mixed, and gas reflux) by the esophageal MII-pH signals. Meanwhile, 34 (28.3%) patients received esophagogastroduodenoscopy examination at the same time. The severity of reflux esophagitis was graded with Los Angeles classification. MII-pH monitoring significantly increased the detection of numbers of reflux compared with traditional 24-hour pH monitoring (p<0.001). The significant cutoff value of MII-pH parameters including DeMeester score ≥ 21, duration of longest acid reflux ≥ 17minutes, and occurrence of acid reflux for more than 5minutes showed good correlation in the prediction of the presence of endoscopic reflux esophagitis. The odds ratios of the above mentioned parameters were 12.6, 8.94, and 7.5, respectively (p=0.02, p=0.01, and p=0.01). Furthermore, ≥ 3 episodes per day of acid reflux for more than 5minutes can predict the occurrence of severe reflux esophagitis (odds ratio 12.78, p=0.009). MII-pH monitoring not only raised the diagnostic yield in identifying GER, but it also showed significant correlation with the presence of endoscopically proven reflux esophagitis in children.

Efficacy of laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication for non-erosive reflux disease assessed by combined multichannel intraluminal impedance–pH monitoring

Background Non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (NERD) is the most common form of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The aim of this study is to evaluate efficacy of laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication for NERD by combined multichannel intraluminal impedance–pH (MII–pH) monitoring.

The pathogenesis of persistent non-erosive reflux disease treated with proton-pump inhibitors as measured with the Symptom Index

Background Non-erosive reflux disease (NERD) includes a heterogeneous patient group with varying clinical and pathophysiological characteristics. This study aims to elucidate the pathogenesis of persistent NERD despite of continuous proton-pump inhibitors (PPI) treatment using 24-h combined multichannel intraluminal impedance-pH monitoring (MII-pH).

Laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery to treat proton pump inhibitor-resistant non-erosive reflux disease

We performed surgery for proton pump inhibitor-resistant non-erosive reflux disease patients whose symptom index, confirmed by combined multichannel intraluminal impedance–pH monitoring, was positive. Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication was performed in five patients and laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication in 3 patients. In 6 of 8 patients, non-acid or minor acid reflux caused the symptoms. Satisfaction percentages assessed 1 year postoperatively were 12.5 % (excellent) and 87.5 % (good).The number of total reflux events decreased to 28.5 ± 14.4 % postoperatively. The symptom index decreased from 63.8 to 20.8 %. It is controversial whether the surgery reduces weakly acidic reflux to the same degree as acid reflux. Previous reports discuss the effect of laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication on acid and weakly acidic reflux; however, the results of these studies are contradictory. In our cases, laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication as well as Nissen fundoplication improved symptoms, and reduced acid and non-acid reflux similarly. These findings strongly support the importance of surgical intervention in proton pump inhibitor-resistant non-erosive reflux disease patients.

Gastroesophageal and laryngopharyngeal reflux profiles in patients with obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome as determined by combined multichannel intraluminal impedance–pH monitoring

The profiles of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) have never been explored. The aim of the study was to investigate the reflux profile in OSAHS patients. Consecutive snoring out-patients suspected with having OSAHS and 20 healthy volunteers were included. All subjects underwent simultaneous 24-h combined multichannel intraluminal impedance-pH (MII-pH) monitoring and polysomnography. Obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome was defined when the apnea/hypopnea index was over 5. Stepwise multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the predictor for OSAHS. Fifty-three patients were included, 37 with and 16 without OSAHS. The prevalence of reflux symptoms was similar between OSAHS (35.1%) and non-OSHAS (37.5%) patients. More OSAHS patients, compared with non-OSAHS patients and healthy volunteers, had pathologic acid GER, nocturnal acid GER, and prolonged acid clearance (P < 0.001). However, no difference in non-acid reflux episodes was observed among the three groups. Laryngopharyngeal reflux was detected in 51.4%, 43.8%, and 35.0% of OSAHS, non-OSAHS, and healthy volunteers, respectively (P = 0.034). In OSAHS patients, there was no difference in the sleep parameters between patients with and without LPR. Body mass index was the only predictor of OSAHS in the regression analysis. OSAHS patients have more pathologic acid GER and prolonged acid clearance than non-OSAHS patients whereas non-acid reflux was similar between the two groups. However, BMI, not GER, is the only independent predictor for OSAHS. Laryngopharyngeal reflux occurs in more than half of OSAHS patients despite no significant association with OSAHS.

Is Combined Multichannel Intraluminal Impedance-pH Monitoring Superior to the Conventional 24 Hour pH Meter in the Evaluation of Patients With Laryngorespiratory Symptoms Suspected to Be Due to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Study in Asian Patients

Is Combined Multichannel Intraluminal Impedance-pH Monitoring Superior to the Conventional 24 Hour pH Meter in the Evaluation of Patients With Laryngorespiratory Symptoms Suspected to Be Due to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Study in Asian Patients

The prevalence of non-acidic reflux and its relation with heartburn symptoms in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease

Objective To investigate the prevalence of non-acidic reflux in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease and its correlation extent with heartburn symptom by 24-hour combined multichannel intraluminal impedance-pH (MII-pH) monitoring. Methods Consecutive patients with chief complain of heartburn in gastrointestinal specialty clinic were enrolled. Patients were divided into erosive esophagitis (EE) group, non-erosive reflux disease (NERD) group after upper gastrointestinal endoscope, further diagnosed with 24-hour combined MII-pH monitoring and rabeprazole test. The MII-pH parameters were compared in these two groups. Results 36 cases of EE and 62 of NERD were enrolled. There was significant difference in acidic reflux frequency and acidic reflux time percentage between these two groups (P=0. 001 and 0. 002). The frequency of non-acidic reflux in EE and NERD groups was 37.3% (663/1777) and 44.3% (1220/2754) respectively (x2 =21. 723,P = 0. 000). The percentage of heartburn symptom positive index in patients with acidic reflux, non-acidic reflux , and total reflux in EE group was 36.1 % (13/36), 19.4 % (7/36) and 55.6%(20/36) respectively, while in NERD group was 27. 4% (17/62), 6.4 % (4/62) and 33.8% (21/62).Conclusion The percentage of non-acidic reflux in EE and NERD groups was 37.3% and 44.3%respectively, and the non-acidic reflux was highly related to heartburn symptom. Key words: Gastroesophageal reflux disease; Erosive esophagitis; Non-erosive reflux disease; Esophageal combined multichannel intraluminal impedance monitoring

Reflux profile of Chinese gastroesophageal reflux disease patients with combined multichannel intraluminal impedance‐pH monitoring

To investigate the reflux profile of Chinese gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients with the aid of combined multichannel intraluminal impedance-pH (MII-pH) monitoring technique. Consecutive patients presented with GERD symptoms were enrolled to erosive esophagitis (EE) group, non-erosive reflux disease (NERD) group and functional heartburn (FH) group after upper endoscopy, combined MII-pH monitoring and rabeprazole test. Another 20 healthy controls (HC) were recruited. Sixty-four GERD patients (EE:20, NERD:22, FH:22, HC:20) were enrolled. There were more episodes of liquid reflux and proximal reflux in EE and NERD groups than that in FH and HC groups (P < 0.05). Patients in FH and HC groups had higher proportion of mixed reflux (P = 0.000). The percentage of acid reflux in EE and NERD was much higher, while there was a higher percentage of weakly acidic reflux in FH and HC (P = 0.000). No significant difference was found in MII-pH parameters between groups with and without response to rabeprazole test except recumbent percentage time of esophageal pH value below 4 and episodes of proximal reflux. Erosive esophagitis and NERD patients had more liquid and proximal reflux episodes than FH patients and healthy controls. Acid and liquid reflux was predominant in the former two groups, while weakly acidic and mixed reflux was predominant in the latter two groups.