Acute oxygen desaturation characterizes pulmonary aspiration in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease and laryngopharyngeal reflux

The aim of this study was to characterise pulmonary aspiration of refluxate in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) by continuous pulse oximetry (SpO2) during the supine phase of a scintigraphic reflux study. Variables assessed for significance incl...

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Main Authors: Burton, L. (Author), Chicco, P. (Author), Falk, G.L (Author), Mackey, D.J (Author), Pearson, M. (Author), Weerasinghe, D.P (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Physiological Society 2022
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