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- * We analyzed data from 96 CDH patients, revealing that 80% of adolescents and young adults had tissue abnormalities, with 7% diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus before 18, all having GER symptoms.
- * This study suggests a symptom-led approach for diagnosing GERD in CDH patients, recommending long-term follow-up due to the risk of early onset Barrett's esophagus, while further research on GERD's effects on other long-term issues is needed.
Article Abstract
Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common comorbidity associated with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), with reported cases of Barrett's esophagus (BE) and esophageal adenocarcinoma before the age of 25. The prevalence and natural course of GERD in CDH survivors remain uncertain due to variations in diagnostic methods. We aimed to analyse the GERD prevalence from infancy through young adulthood.
Methods: We retrospectively analyzed pH-impedance measurements and endoscopic findings in 96 CDH survivors evaluated as routine care using well established clinical protocols. GERD was defined as an abnormal acid exposure time for pH-MII measurements and as presence of reflux esophagitis or BE at upper endoscopy. Clinical data including symptoms at time of follow-up and use of antireflux medication were collected.
Results: GERD prevalence remained consistently low (≤10%) across all age groups, yet many patients experienced GER symptoms. Histological abnormalities were observed in 80% of adolescents and young adults, including microscopic esophagitis in 50%. BE was diagnosed in 7% before the age of 18, all had GER symptoms. CDH severity, anatomy at the time of CDH correction, alcohol usage, and smoking did not emerge as significant risk factors for GERD.
Conclusions: Given the low GERD prevalence in CDH survivors, a symptom-driven approach to diagnosis and follow-up is warranted. We advise long-term follow-up for all adult patients due to the early onset of BE and the limited evidence available. The longitudinal course and impact of GERD on other long-term CDH-related comorbidities should be explored in larger cohorts.
Level Of Evidence: Not applicable.
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