Observational Study
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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 28, 2020; 26(28): 4159-4169
Published online Jul 28, 2020. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i28.4159
Table 4 Parameters used and the analysis result of combined multichannel intraluminal impedance and pH study in children diagnosed esophageal atresia after esophageal anastomosis (n = 17)
ParametersMedian (IQR)
Monitoring period excluding fed periods (h)21.2 (19.3-22.1)
RI (%)2.7 (0.5-9.5)
Longest reflux period (min)20 (5-29)
Esophageal clearance (min)1.4 (0.6-2.5)
Total reflux (times)19 (11-36)
Acid9 (4-14)
Weakly acid10 (6-15)
Weakly alkaline0 (0-0)
mean bolus clearance time (s)14.9 (10.4-19.2)