Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
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J. Pediatr. Gastroenterol. Nutr. · Apr 2013
Diffuse esophageal spasm in children referred for manometry.
Diffuse esophageal spasm (DES) causes chest pain and/or dysphagia in adults. We reviewed charts of 278 subjects 0 to 18 years of age after esophageal manometry to describe the frequency and characteristics of DES in children. ⋯ Comorbid medical conditions, often multiple, existed in 33 subjects. DES should be considered when young children present with food refusal.