manifestation and diagnosis of pediatric laryngopharyngeal reflux
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Manifestation and Diagnosis of Pediatric Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
Kevin Ho, MDSeckin Ulualp, MD
University of Texas Medical Branch
Dept. of OtolaryngologyGrand Rounds Presentation
June 13, 2007
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Up to two-thirds of infants exhibit signs of reflux (Nelson 1997)
A majority of those children will outgrow
their reflux by their second year of ageLaryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) hasgained increasing recognition as a
common pediatric disorder over the pastfew years .
Pediatrics Reflux: IntroductionPediatrics Reflux: Introduction
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± PhysiologicInfrequent reflux symptoms in the absence of abnormalitiesAsymptomaticRarely during sleepOften postprandial
± S econdaryneurologic disease or esophageal dysmotility
± PathologicSymptomaticGERD or LPRD
C lassification
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GERD & LPR?
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) ± Retrograde flow of gastric contents
into the esophagus
Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) ± Extraesophageal reflux (EER) ± denotes the gastric contents that
reaches beyond the upper esophageal sphincter (UE S ) intooropharynx and/or nasopharynx
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LPR vs. GER
Stavroulaki. Intern J of Ped Otol 2006
LPR GERDaytime, upright Nighttime, supine
< 10 % < 22 %
Normal esophagealmotility
Esophagealdysmotility
Laryngeal/
Pharyngealsymptoms
Gastrointestinal
symptoms, heartburn
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U pper Esophageal Sphincter
Sivarao Am J Med 2000
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Pathophysiology
Exact etiology unknownDirect acid and/or pepsin injury
Neural-mediated laryngospasm, throatclearing, coughing
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Mucosal injury in LPR
Laryngeal epithelium more susceptibleto damage from refluxate thanesophageal epithelium
Pepsin causes depletion of laryngealprotective proteins and carbonicanhydrasePepsin adhered to laryngeal epitheliumcan be activated during an acidic refluxepisode
Johnston N 2003, 2007
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H istory and Physical
Stavroulaki. Intern J of Ped Otol 2006
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C arr et al. 2000
Retrospective chart review2 groups: ± 214 children diagnosed with GERD
± 8 1 without GERDS ignificant difference in symptoms betweengroups: ± S tertor
± C yanotic spells ± F requent emesis ± C hoking/ gagging ± F ailure to thrive
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Symptoms: Infants
D eal L et al. J Pedi Gastro and Nutrition 2005. EBM B
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Symptoms: Young children
D eal L et al. J Pedi Gastro and Nutrition 2005. EBM B
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C hronic coughRhinosinusitisLaryngitisGlobus pharyngeusDysphagiaAirway obstructionApneaAsthma
Recurrent coupLaryngomalaciaStridor Subglottic stenosisVocal cord nodule/granuloma
Reflux-related Otolaryngologicdisorders
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Esophageal Biopsy Study
Problem Positive Biopsy (%) Negative Biopsy
Asthma 75 25
Recurrent croup 75 25C ough 81 19
Apnea 75 25
Sinusitis 100 0
Stridor 63 27
Laryngomalacia 75 25
Subglotticstenosis
68 32
Post. Glotticedema
81 19
Y ellon R. Am J Med 108: 131S, 2000. EBM B
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C hronic RhinosinusitisReflux-induced chronic inflammation of nasal cavityLack of prospective double-blind R C TC oncurrent role of allergyPhipps C D 2000 (EBM B) : ± Higher incidence of GER in sinusitis patients ± Symptoms improved after GER treatmentBothwell MR 1999 (EBM C ) : ± 89% (25/28) of sinusitis patients who met criteriafor FESS show improvement w/o surgery with
GERD treatment
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Otitis Media
Nasopharyngeal inflammation causingEustachian tube dysfunction
C rapko 2007 ± Prospective non-randomized ± M iddle ear effusion collected after
myringotomy for O M E children
± Pepsin detected in ~ 60% samples ± pH: 6-7.6 (pepsin inactive)
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C hronic cough
Holinger and Sanders 1991 ± Retrospective
± 72 children with chronic cough > 1 monthand normal chest x-ray ± Associated with:
Asthma (32%), sinusitis (23%), GERD (15%)
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A sthma
Esophageal instillation of acid hasbeen shown to induce bronchospasmand reduce peak flow
Debley 2006: ± Prospective cross-sectional study ± 2397 adolescents ±
GERD 8x more common in asthma patients ± Higher morbidity (ER/ clinic visits, missedschool) from asthma if + GERD
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A pnea
Possible mechanisms: Laryngospasm,aspiration, glottic closure reflex
Herbst 1979 ± Retrospective ± 14 infants with apneic events and pH probe
proven GERD ± Apnea resolved after GERD treatment
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Reflux-induced stridor
³ Pseudo-laryngomalacia´Intermittent, not affected by changes in positionMechanisms: ± Acid induced laryngospasm ± Rapid breathing with esophageal irritation
Bouchard S 1999: ±
Retrospective ± 58% of 105 children with stridor and GERD by pH probe ± 83% of those improve with anti-reflux meds
Flexible laryngoscopy to evaluate for
laryngomalacia
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Laryngomalacia
Most common cause of stridor in infantsProlapse of supraglottic tissues into glottisNegative pressure created by prolapse causes
upward H+
flow50-80% laryngomalacia patients with GERDFlexible laryngoscopyDirect laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy inprolonged symptomatic patients because of risk of synchronous lesion is 15-30 %May peform esophagoscopy and biopsy if airway is robust. Otherwise, perform pH probe
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Subglottic stenosis
Acid causes ulceration, basilar hyperplasia, edemaof the subglottic mucosa
Yellon R 1997:
± Retrospective ± 80% of 26 children who underwent
laryngotracheal reconstruction had at least 1positive test for GER
± Barium swallow/ pH monitoring / esophagealbiopsy / scintiscan
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LaryngoscopyBronchoscopyEsophagoscopy with biopsyBarium EsophagramScintiscan24-hr pH monitoring
Esophageal intraluminal impedance
Diagnostic test for GER/ LPR
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Barium Esophagram
Used mainly if suspect anatomicalabnormalities: Achalacia, web, strictureS ensitivity: 20-60%S pecificity: 64-90%Positive predictive value: 8 0- 8 2%Limitation: High false negative rate due toshort sampling period
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N uclear Scintigraphy
Oral ingestion of technetium-labeled foodAlso detects aspiration, non-acidic reflux, andgastric emptyingSensitivity: 15- 59%Specificity: 83- 100%Limitations: ± Only measure initial postprandial period ± Lack of standardized techniques ± Lack of normative data
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Direct Laryngoscopy andBronchoscopy
Limited data in Pediatric populationC arr MM 2001Prospective non-R CT
Indications for DLB: T rach surveillance,persistent stridor, dysphonia, etc.77 children, 50 (65%) GERD +ve based on:
± pH monitoring ± Barium esophagram ± S cintiscan ± Esophageal biopsy
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C arr et al. ( C ont·d) Example of Laryngeal findings: ± Post-glottic edema ± Arytenoid edema ± TVF edema ± Lingual tonsil enlargement
C ricotracheal findings: ± Edema ± C obblestoning ± Subglottic stenosis ± Blunting of carina ± Increased secretions
M ild symptom (score = 1), severe (score = 2)GERD + group has significantly higher laryngeal and/or cricotracheal scoresS core > 7 ± Sensitivity: 76% ± Specificity: 86%
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Laryngeal Pseudosulcus
C arr MM 2005
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Branski et al. 2002
Prospective randomized blinded trialAdult study120 stroboscopic exam of larynx
Primary complaint of dysphonia x 6 monthsAnalyzed by 5 otolaryngologists5-point scale rating ± Erythema and edema of anterior commissure,
vocal folds, arytenoids ± GER symptoms
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Results of Branski et al.
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Esophagoscopy with biopsy
Mucosal changes: ± Erythema, edema, ulceration, erosion
Structural abnormalities: ± strictures, webs
Histologic esophagitis: ± Basal cell hyperplasia, increased papillary
height, epithelial inflammationHigh positive predictive valueLow negative predictive value
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24-hour p H monitoring
M easure frequency and duration of acid refluxDouble pharyngoesophageal probe ± Proximal: 2 cm above UE S
± Distal: 3 cm above LE S
Reflux episode: ± pH < 4 for 15-30 s ± Pharyngeal event must be preceded by esophageal
event ± Acid exposure time
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Pharynx
Proximal Esophagus
24-hour p H monitoring
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Little JP 1997
Prospective study of 222 childrenAge: 1 day ± 15 years
76 % with abnormal reflux finding at either probe46 % with reflux event at pharyngeal probe butNO T esophageal probePatients with laryngeal abnormalities, and emesis
had significantly more pharyngeal acid reflux thanpatients with non-respiratory symptoms.
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U lualp 2007
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W enzl 2002
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Limitations of p H monitoring
± Patient¶s factor Inconvenience / discomfort
T ime consuming
Insurance coverage / cost ± M ay miss intermittent episodes of LPR ± Does not detect non-acidic episodes ± V ariability in defining a significant reflux
event
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Joniau et al. 2007
Adult studyM eta-analysis of 11 prospective studies192 normal controls
512 reflux laryngitis diagnosed by refluxsymptoms index/ scoreDouble probe 24-hour pH monitoringNo statistical significance in pharyngealreflux events between normal and refluxlaryngitis groupsOnly 38 % reflux laryngitis patients showpharyngeal reflux event in pH monitoring
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Multi-channel IntraluminalImpedance (MII)
± M easure impedance produced by flow of foodbolus (high ionic content and conductivity) inesophagus
± Able to detect passage of solid, liquid, or gaseous bolus
± Intraluminal impedance rapidly decreases asbolus passes through measuring segment
± C an combine with pH probe to detect acidic andnon-acidic episodes
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Proximal
Distal
T utuian 2003
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p H probe vs. Impedance
Rosen R 2006Prospective non-randomized
25 untreated children, 25 treated with PPIS ensitivity in untreated group: Nodifference (~ 8 0 % vs. 76%)
In treated group: sensitivity of impedancegroup significantly higher ( 8 0% vs. 47%)
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Empiric treatment of LPR
W idely used but not validated in PediatricpopulationLifestyle modification: ± T hickening of feeds ± Prone positioning ± W eight loss for older children/ adolescent
Prokinetic agent:Acid suppressive therapy: ± H2 blocker vs. Proton pump inhibitor (limited
data)
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C onclusions
LPR is common among pediatricpopulation and is implicated in manyotolaryngologic disorders
At present, there is no ideal diagnostictool for pediatric LPRW ell-designed controlled studies areneeded to provide more information for diagnosis and management of pediatricLPR