Prediction of gastroesophageal reflux episodes by smooth muscle electromyography: A translational study in rats and adolescents

Increased gastric myoelectric activity during histamine stimulation or GERD might be linked to the enhanced activity of the gastric proton pump, indicating a link between gastric acid secretion and GERD episodes. It is supposed that SMEMG might be a tool for predicting forthcoming reflux episodes in GERD.