VetSRev
Database of veterinary systematic reviews
Database of veterinary systematic reviews
Animals (2021) 11:
DOI: 10.3390/ani11030852
We reviewed the definitions and methods of assessment of gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) in anaesthetized dogs. Three databases were used. Titles and abstracts were screened by two of the authors independently. A total of 22 studies was included in the analysis. The definition of GOR implied the presence of fluids not reaching the mouth or nose in the oesophagus in all studies. Most studies considered a change in pH using oesophageal pH meters as the sole method of assessment. Calibration of the pH probe was inconsistently reported. The position of the tip of the oesophageal probe was inconsistent and not always precisely described. The correct positioning in the intended location was verified in a limited number of studies. Some studies considered that GOR had happened for changes in pH below 4.0 or above 7.5 while others considered that GOR had happened when the pH dropped below 4.0 only. Some studies stated that the pH change had to be sustained for a minimum period of time (20 or 30 s) whereas others did not mention any duration. The variability of definitions and methods of assessment of GOR in anaesthetized dogs precludes meaningful comparison of the findings. Re-evaluation and uniformization of the methods appear necessary.
Alasia, A. C. F., Levionnois, O., & Raillard, M. (2021). A systematic review of the methods of assessment of gastro-oesophageal reflux in anaesthetized dogs. Animals, 11(3). https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11030852 dogs, Diagnosis of Animal Diseases [LL886], methodology, methods, techniques, Techniques and Methodology [ZZ900], systematic reviews, Non-communicable Diseases and Injuries of Animals [LL860], Pets and Companion Animals [LL070], complications, databases, assessment, risk, data banks, anaesthesia, anesthesia, Veterinary Pharmacology and Anaesthesiology [LL882], mouth, esophagus, oesophagus, gastro-oesophageal reflux, regurgitation, nose