Equations of Strobel et al for Estimating the Distance from the Maxillary Incisors to the Lower Esophagus in Children Based on Height
Purpose: | To estimate the length to insert an esophageal tube to reach the lower esophageal sphincter using the equations of Strobel et al. |
Specialty: | Gastroenterology |
Objective: | other testing |
ICD-10: | K22 |
Description: | Strobel et al used a child's height to estimate the length of the esophagus. This can be used to insert a pH probe into the esophagus to measure reflux. The authors are from the UCLA Center for the Health Sciences. |
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