Gastroesophageal reflux and peptic esophagitis in childhood. What is the role of traditional radiology

: The authors studied 52 patients aged from 1 month to 8 years with symptoms consistent with gastro-esophageal reflux and esophagitis. The employed methods were radiological examination, esophageal manometry, acid reflux test, endoscopy. The gastro-esophageal reflux was diagnosed in 38 children. The authors compare the results of radiological examination to those of the other methods. The analysis of the results led the authors to believe that the association of every methods is necessary to define the diagnostic picture. However, the authors emphasize that the conventional X-rays examination is the first stage that cannot be substituted in the management of children with non acute gastro-esophageal disease.