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Original Article
Gastroenterology
Noninvasive markers for esophageal varices in children with cirrhosis
Parisa Rahmani, Fatemeh Farahmand, Ghobad Heidari, Azadeh Sayarifard
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2021;64(1):31-36.   Published online July 21, 2020
Question: Can noninvasive biomarkers identify esophageal varices among children with esophageal cirrhosis?
Finding: The spleen size, platelet count, international normalized ratio, aspartate aminotransferase to platelet ratio index, platelet count to spleen size ratio, and risk score differed significantly between the patients with and those without esophageal varices.
Meaning: These biological parameters can predict esophageal varices among pediatric patients and indicate the need for esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
Review Article
Endoscopic treatment of vesicoureteral reflux in pediatric patients
Jong Wook Kim, Mi Mi Oh
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2013;56(4):145-150.   Published online April 22, 2013

Endoscopic treatment is a minimally invasive treatment for managing patients with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). Although several bulking agents have been used for endoscopic treatment, dextranomer/hyaluronic acid is the only bulking agent currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for treating VUR. Endoscopic treatment of VUR has gained great popularity owing to several obvious benefits, including short operative time,...

General considerations and updates in pediatric gastrointestinal diagnostic endoscopy
Yong Joo Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2010;53(9):817-823.   Published online September 13, 2010

Gastrointestinal and colonic endoscopic examinations have been performed in pediatric patients in Korea for 3 decades. Endoscopic procedures are complex and may be unsafe if special concerns are not considered. Many things have to be kept in mind before, during, and after the procedure. Gastrointestinal endoscopy is one of the most frequently performed procedure in children nowadays, Since the dimension...

Original Article
Therapeutic Effect of Helicobacter pylori Eradication in Children with Recurrent Abdominal Pain Associated with H. pylori
Ji Hyun Uhm, Ki Sup Chung
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2004;47(5):547-554.   Published online May 15, 2004
Purpose : In order to clarify the role of Helicobacter pylori(H. pylori) in recurrent abdominal pain, we investigated prospectively the effect of eradication of H. pylori based on symptom improvement in children with recurrent abdominal pain. Methods : Children with recurrent abdominal pain were evaluated with diagnostic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy to rule out peptic ulcer disease, etc. During endoscopy, biopsies were...
Henoch-Scholein Purpura Presenting with Acute Abdominal Pain Preceding Skin Rash : Review of 23 Cases
Ju Young Chang, Yong Joo Kim, Kyo Sun Kim, Hee-Ju Kim, Jeong Kee Seo
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2003;46(6):576-584.   Published online June 15, 2003
Purpose : For the early diagnosis of Henoch-Schonlein purpura(HSP) presenting with acute abdominal pain preceding skin rash. Methods : The clinical, endoscopic and radiological records of 23 cases of HSP, presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms preceding skin rash were reviewed. Results : The intervals from the onset of abdominal pain to the development of the skin rash were one day to 30 days(median...
A Review of Endoscopic Removal Methods in 127 Cases of the Esophageal Foreign Bodies
Jum Su Kim, Jung Soo Yang, Hae Sung Jung, Min Hye Lee, Chan-Hoo Park, Myoung Bum Choi, Hyang-Ok Woo, Hee-Shang Youn
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2002;45(4):459-465.   Published online April 15, 2002
Purpose : The aim of this study was to evaluate the latest tendency of esophageal foreign body's extraction and to obtain a consensus from recent trends of indications and techniques of flexible endoscopy of esophageal FB in children. Methods : We retrospectively reviewed medical records of 127 cases with foreign bodies in esophagus at Dept. of Pediatrics and Otorhinolaryngology, Gyeongsang National...
Endoscopic Removal of Foreign Bodies in Upper GI Tract in Children
Hae Jung Han, Sang Gil An, Yong Min Chung, Hee Sup Kim, Hann Tchah, Ho Jin Park
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1997;40(11):1552-1558.   Published online November 15, 1997
Purpose : The foreing bodies in the upper GI tract are chiefly caused by accidental swallowing and rarely provoke symptoms. It is recommended to remove the foreign bodies if they produce symptoms or remain in GI tract for long duration or complications are expected to bring about. Nowadays the development of pediatric therapeutic endoscopy enables the removal of the foreign bodies in upper GI tract...
Helicobacter pylori Infection and Various Upper Gastrointestinal Diseases in Children with Abdominal Complaint
Hyun Young Kim, Ki Sup Chung
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(3):361-369.   Published online March 15, 1996
Purpose : The purpose of this study was to research the incidence of H. pylori infection in children with upper gastrointestinal complaints according to age, sex, and diseases diagnosed by endoscopy. This study was also aimed at evaluating the usefullness of diagnostic methods, and to assess the effectiveness of treatment. Methods : Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and gastric mucosal biopsy were performed...
Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Children: Endoscopic Findings and Helicobacter pylori Infection
Cheol Ho Chang, Churl Young Chung
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1995;38(1):47-53.   Published online January 15, 1995
Purpose : Recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) in children is similar to nonulcer dyspepsia of adult. Recently, microscopic inflammation and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection have been suggested as possible causes of nonulcer dyspepsia in adults. The aim was to know the clinical significance of encoscopic findings and H. pylori infection in children with RAP. Methods : 128 children with RAP underwent...
Case Report
Candida Esophagitis in Infancy-A Report of 3 Cases
Ho Sung Kim, Youn Woo Kim, Jae Geon Sim, Beom Soo Park, Hoan Jong Lee, Joong Gon Kim, Jeong Kee Seo, Je Geun Chi
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1994;37(2):269-275.   Published online February 15, 1994
We experienced 3 cases of Candida esophagitis in infancy which were diagnosed by esophageal endoscopy, First case, 10 month-old boy with combined immune deficiency had suffered from oral thrush and poor feeding for more than 4 months. Esophageal endoscopy revealed multiple whitish creamy patches on the friable erythematous and necrotic mucosa of the esophagus, He was firstly treated with amphotericin-B...
Original Article
Foreign Body in the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract in Infants and Children
Sang Heui Song, Ki Sup Chung
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1993;36(1):17-24.   Published online January 15, 1993
The accidental swallowing of foreign bodies by infants and children is a common problem. The proper methods of therapy must be carefully selected according to the age of the patient, the type of foreign body, the location of impaction, the duration of ingestion, and the available medical resoruces and skills. This report reviews 41 cases of ingested foreign bodies in...
Endoscopic evaluation for gastrointestinal hemorrhage in childhood.
Cheol Ho Chang, Beom Soo Park, Jeong Kee Seo
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1991;34(4):515-524.   Published online April 30, 1991
The diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal tract hemorrhage in infants and children have been changed dramatically over the past decade. Although previous reviews of this subject have suggested that the cause of gastrointestinal tract bleeding may remain obscure in many patients, recent experience indicates that this is now uncommon. This advance is largely a result of the widespread and now routine application of fiberoptic...
Upper gastrointestinal diseases diagnosed by upper gastrointestinal fiberoptic endoscopy in children.
Jong Moon Hwang, Pal Dong Kim, Tae Won Paik, Chin Moo Kang
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1991;34(2):217-222.   Published online February 28, 1991
A clinical analysis was carried out on 83 cases of upper gastrointestinal diseases, diagnosed by fiberoptic endoscopic examination in children, who had visited the department of pediatrics, Keimyung University, Dong San Hospital from January 1980 to June 1987. Following results were obtained: Out of 83 cases, 61 (73.5%) were between 11-15 years of age and the male to female ratio was 3. 6:1. The disease distribution...
Peptic Ulcer in Infants and Children.
Bo Young Lee, Jae Kyoun Rhin, Ki Sup Chung
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1989;32(10):1360-1368.   Published online October 31, 1989
The authors clinically observed 60 patients with peptic ulcers who had been admitted to Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine during the 9 year period from May 1979 to May 1988. The results were as follows: 1) Age and sex incidence of peptic ulcer patients from 5 months old to 17 years old showed that males predominated in a proportion of 1.5:1 and 88.3%...
Upper Gastrointestinal Fiberoptic Endoscopy in Children.
Dong Hyup Lee, Chong Woo Bae, Yong Mook Choi, Chang Il Ahn, Young Il Min
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1987;30(8):868-873.   Published online August 31, 1987
We observed 63 cases ranging in age from 3 years to 15 years seen by gastrofibroscopy in Dept, of Int. Med. and Dept, of Ped. of Kyung hee Univ. Hospital from January 1980 to December 1985 and following results were obtained 1) The male to female ratio was about 1:1.17. The frequency of the age distribution was 1.6% below 5 years, 25.4% in 6-10 years...
Clinical Study of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Infancy and Childhood.
Soon Wook Lim, Ki Sup Chung
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1986;29(8):845-854.   Published online August 31, 1986
Clinical study was performed on 76 cases of upper gastrointestinal bleeding who had been admitted to Department of Pediatrics, Yonsei University College of Medicine during the period of 6.5 years from Jaunary, 1979 to June, 1985. The results were as follows: 1) Seventy six cases with upper gastrointestinal bleeding in this study accounted for 0.32% of the total admitted patients, and...
Upper Gastrointestinal Fiberoptic Endoscopy in Pediatric Patients.
Ki Sup Chung
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1986;29(4):387-393.   Published online April 30, 1986
One hundred and sixty seven patients ranging age from 5 months to ],6 years seen at Department of Pediatrics, Yonsei University, College of. Medicine, were underwent diagnostic fiberoptic endoscopy and double contrast barium meal examination. Of 167 patients, 138 cases had chronic recurrent abdominal pain with or without associated vomiting and 29 cases had upper gastrointestinal bleeding on admission. The...
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