TY - JOUR
T1 - Predictive value of laryngeal pseudosulcus for gastroesophageal reflux in pediatric patients
AU - Carr, Michele M.
AU - Abu-Shamma, Usamah
AU - Brodsky, Linda S.
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PY - 2005/8
Y1 - 2005/8
N2 - Objective: To determine if the presence of laryngeal pseudosulcus is a good predictor of reflux in children. Methods: A retrospective review of clinical photographs of 66 children undergoing direct laryngoscopy for airway symptoms for the presence of laryngeal pseudosulcus. Its presence was correlated with positive reflux tests: 24 h pH monitoring, gastric scintiscan, barium swallow, and esophageal biopsy. Results: Fifty-six patients had a positive reflux test, and 89% of these had pseudosulcus. Seventy percent of the reflux-negative group (N = 10) had no pseudosulcus. Sensitivity and specificity were 89% and 70%, respectively. Conclusions: On its own the presence of pseudosulcus has marginal predictive use, but it is found more frequently among reflux-positive children and may be a useful marker to add to existing visual scoring systems.
AB - Objective: To determine if the presence of laryngeal pseudosulcus is a good predictor of reflux in children. Methods: A retrospective review of clinical photographs of 66 children undergoing direct laryngoscopy for airway symptoms for the presence of laryngeal pseudosulcus. Its presence was correlated with positive reflux tests: 24 h pH monitoring, gastric scintiscan, barium swallow, and esophageal biopsy. Results: Fifty-six patients had a positive reflux test, and 89% of these had pseudosulcus. Seventy percent of the reflux-negative group (N = 10) had no pseudosulcus. Sensitivity and specificity were 89% and 70%, respectively. Conclusions: On its own the presence of pseudosulcus has marginal predictive use, but it is found more frequently among reflux-positive children and may be a useful marker to add to existing visual scoring systems.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.ijporl.2005.02.022
DO - 10.1016/j.ijporl.2005.02.022
M3 - Article
C2 - 15878205
AN - SCOPUS:21844464344
SN - 0165-5876
VL - 69
SP - 1109
EP - 1112
JO - International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
JF - International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
IS - 8
ER -