1.Difference in Cow’s Milk-Related Symptom Score (CoMiSSTM ) Among Presumed Healthy Infants in Indonesia and Brazil
Nienke KNOCKAERT ; Koen HUYSENTRUYT ; Badriul HEGAR ; Jackeline Motta FRANCO ; Victor Ravel Santos MACEDO ; Sarah Cristina Fontes VIEIRA ; Yvan VANDENPLAS
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition 2025;28(2):124-134
Purpose:
The Cow’s Milk-related Symptom Score (CoMiSS) improves the recognition of cow milk allergy (CMA) symptoms. A score of ≥10 should raise awareness of CMA. The median CoMiSS in healthy European infants aged <6 months is 3. This study aimed to determine the impact of different regions on CoMiSS in healthy infants aged <12 months to evaluate regional and age-related differences.
Methods:
A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted at one hospital each in Indonesia (Jakarta) and Brazil (Sergipe). CoMiSS was assessed in healthy infants aged –12 months old.
Results:
In Jakarta, a total of 286 infants (50.7% boys) were included. The median (interquartile range) CoMiSS was 1.5 (0–4); the 95th percentile was 7. In Sergipe, 101 infants (60.4% boys) were included. The median (interquartile range) CoMiSS was 4 (4–6); the 95th centile was 10.9. Age (odds ratio [OR], 0.96; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.94–0.99;p<0.001) and country (OR, 2.40; 95% CI, 2.06–2.79; p<0.001) were significant independent predictors of changes in mean CoMiSS in a linear regression model (r2 =0.27).
Conclusion
Median CoMiSS in healthy infants differed between Jakarta and Sergipe (1.5 vs. 4.0).These findings highlight that the perceived normality of parents may be region-dependent.
2.Updated KidZ Health Castle Formula for Multichannel Intraluminal Impedance-pH Monitoring Probe Positioning
Hanne DELCOURT ; Koen HUYSENTRUYT ; Kristel VAN DE MAELE ; Yvan VANDENPLAS
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition 2025;28(3):160-165
Purpose:
The KidZ Health Castle Formula (KHC-F) was developed to improve the positioning of multichannel intraluminal impedance-pH probes (MII-pH). We hypothesized that the updated formula KHC-Fv2 would performs better than the original formula. This study aimed to evaluate the reliability of KHC-Fv2.
Methods:
A prospective cohort study was conducted to assess MII-pH probe positioning in patients aged 1 month to 18 years. Margins of error within 1 cm above or below the target position, as determined using KHC-Fv2 and compared with fluoroscopy, were accepted.
Results:
Eighty-four children were included in the study. The mean difference between the KHC-Fv2 and target positions was +0.25 cm cranially. The KHC-Fv2 insertion length fell within the accepted difference of ±1 cm of the target position in 67.9% of the children.This percentage increased in infants under 1 year of age (79.5%) or shorter than 100 cm (74.0%) in height.
Conclusion
KHC-Fv2 demonstrated strong agreement with correct positioning and significantly reduced the need for a second radiologic control after probe repositioning, particularly in infants or children shorter than 100 cm.
3.Difference in Cow’s Milk-Related Symptom Score (CoMiSSTM ) Among Presumed Healthy Infants in Indonesia and Brazil
Nienke KNOCKAERT ; Koen HUYSENTRUYT ; Badriul HEGAR ; Jackeline Motta FRANCO ; Victor Ravel Santos MACEDO ; Sarah Cristina Fontes VIEIRA ; Yvan VANDENPLAS
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition 2025;28(2):124-134
Purpose:
The Cow’s Milk-related Symptom Score (CoMiSS) improves the recognition of cow milk allergy (CMA) symptoms. A score of ≥10 should raise awareness of CMA. The median CoMiSS in healthy European infants aged <6 months is 3. This study aimed to determine the impact of different regions on CoMiSS in healthy infants aged <12 months to evaluate regional and age-related differences.
Methods:
A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted at one hospital each in Indonesia (Jakarta) and Brazil (Sergipe). CoMiSS was assessed in healthy infants aged –12 months old.
Results:
In Jakarta, a total of 286 infants (50.7% boys) were included. The median (interquartile range) CoMiSS was 1.5 (0–4); the 95th percentile was 7. In Sergipe, 101 infants (60.4% boys) were included. The median (interquartile range) CoMiSS was 4 (4–6); the 95th centile was 10.9. Age (odds ratio [OR], 0.96; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.94–0.99;p<0.001) and country (OR, 2.40; 95% CI, 2.06–2.79; p<0.001) were significant independent predictors of changes in mean CoMiSS in a linear regression model (r2 =0.27).
Conclusion
Median CoMiSS in healthy infants differed between Jakarta and Sergipe (1.5 vs. 4.0).These findings highlight that the perceived normality of parents may be region-dependent.
4.Updated KidZ Health Castle Formula for Multichannel Intraluminal Impedance-pH Monitoring Probe Positioning
Hanne DELCOURT ; Koen HUYSENTRUYT ; Kristel VAN DE MAELE ; Yvan VANDENPLAS
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition 2025;28(3):160-165
Purpose:
The KidZ Health Castle Formula (KHC-F) was developed to improve the positioning of multichannel intraluminal impedance-pH probes (MII-pH). We hypothesized that the updated formula KHC-Fv2 would performs better than the original formula. This study aimed to evaluate the reliability of KHC-Fv2.
Methods:
A prospective cohort study was conducted to assess MII-pH probe positioning in patients aged 1 month to 18 years. Margins of error within 1 cm above or below the target position, as determined using KHC-Fv2 and compared with fluoroscopy, were accepted.
Results:
Eighty-four children were included in the study. The mean difference between the KHC-Fv2 and target positions was +0.25 cm cranially. The KHC-Fv2 insertion length fell within the accepted difference of ±1 cm of the target position in 67.9% of the children.This percentage increased in infants under 1 year of age (79.5%) or shorter than 100 cm (74.0%) in height.
Conclusion
KHC-Fv2 demonstrated strong agreement with correct positioning and significantly reduced the need for a second radiologic control after probe repositioning, particularly in infants or children shorter than 100 cm.
5.Difference in Cow’s Milk-Related Symptom Score (CoMiSSTM ) Among Presumed Healthy Infants in Indonesia and Brazil
Nienke KNOCKAERT ; Koen HUYSENTRUYT ; Badriul HEGAR ; Jackeline Motta FRANCO ; Victor Ravel Santos MACEDO ; Sarah Cristina Fontes VIEIRA ; Yvan VANDENPLAS
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition 2025;28(2):124-134
Purpose:
The Cow’s Milk-related Symptom Score (CoMiSS) improves the recognition of cow milk allergy (CMA) symptoms. A score of ≥10 should raise awareness of CMA. The median CoMiSS in healthy European infants aged <6 months is 3. This study aimed to determine the impact of different regions on CoMiSS in healthy infants aged <12 months to evaluate regional and age-related differences.
Methods:
A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted at one hospital each in Indonesia (Jakarta) and Brazil (Sergipe). CoMiSS was assessed in healthy infants aged –12 months old.
Results:
In Jakarta, a total of 286 infants (50.7% boys) were included. The median (interquartile range) CoMiSS was 1.5 (0–4); the 95th percentile was 7. In Sergipe, 101 infants (60.4% boys) were included. The median (interquartile range) CoMiSS was 4 (4–6); the 95th centile was 10.9. Age (odds ratio [OR], 0.96; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.94–0.99;p<0.001) and country (OR, 2.40; 95% CI, 2.06–2.79; p<0.001) were significant independent predictors of changes in mean CoMiSS in a linear regression model (r2 =0.27).
Conclusion
Median CoMiSS in healthy infants differed between Jakarta and Sergipe (1.5 vs. 4.0).These findings highlight that the perceived normality of parents may be region-dependent.
6.Updated KidZ Health Castle Formula for Multichannel Intraluminal Impedance-pH Monitoring Probe Positioning
Hanne DELCOURT ; Koen HUYSENTRUYT ; Kristel VAN DE MAELE ; Yvan VANDENPLAS
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition 2025;28(3):160-165
Purpose:
The KidZ Health Castle Formula (KHC-F) was developed to improve the positioning of multichannel intraluminal impedance-pH probes (MII-pH). We hypothesized that the updated formula KHC-Fv2 would performs better than the original formula. This study aimed to evaluate the reliability of KHC-Fv2.
Methods:
A prospective cohort study was conducted to assess MII-pH probe positioning in patients aged 1 month to 18 years. Margins of error within 1 cm above or below the target position, as determined using KHC-Fv2 and compared with fluoroscopy, were accepted.
Results:
Eighty-four children were included in the study. The mean difference between the KHC-Fv2 and target positions was +0.25 cm cranially. The KHC-Fv2 insertion length fell within the accepted difference of ±1 cm of the target position in 67.9% of the children.This percentage increased in infants under 1 year of age (79.5%) or shorter than 100 cm (74.0%) in height.
Conclusion
KHC-Fv2 demonstrated strong agreement with correct positioning and significantly reduced the need for a second radiologic control after probe repositioning, particularly in infants or children shorter than 100 cm.
7.Difference in Cow’s Milk-Related Symptom Score (CoMiSSTM ) Among Presumed Healthy Infants in Indonesia and Brazil
Nienke KNOCKAERT ; Koen HUYSENTRUYT ; Badriul HEGAR ; Jackeline Motta FRANCO ; Victor Ravel Santos MACEDO ; Sarah Cristina Fontes VIEIRA ; Yvan VANDENPLAS
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition 2025;28(2):124-134
Purpose:
The Cow’s Milk-related Symptom Score (CoMiSS) improves the recognition of cow milk allergy (CMA) symptoms. A score of ≥10 should raise awareness of CMA. The median CoMiSS in healthy European infants aged <6 months is 3. This study aimed to determine the impact of different regions on CoMiSS in healthy infants aged <12 months to evaluate regional and age-related differences.
Methods:
A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted at one hospital each in Indonesia (Jakarta) and Brazil (Sergipe). CoMiSS was assessed in healthy infants aged –12 months old.
Results:
In Jakarta, a total of 286 infants (50.7% boys) were included. The median (interquartile range) CoMiSS was 1.5 (0–4); the 95th percentile was 7. In Sergipe, 101 infants (60.4% boys) were included. The median (interquartile range) CoMiSS was 4 (4–6); the 95th centile was 10.9. Age (odds ratio [OR], 0.96; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.94–0.99;p<0.001) and country (OR, 2.40; 95% CI, 2.06–2.79; p<0.001) were significant independent predictors of changes in mean CoMiSS in a linear regression model (r2 =0.27).
Conclusion
Median CoMiSS in healthy infants differed between Jakarta and Sergipe (1.5 vs. 4.0).These findings highlight that the perceived normality of parents may be region-dependent.
8.Updated KidZ Health Castle Formula for Multichannel Intraluminal Impedance-pH Monitoring Probe Positioning
Hanne DELCOURT ; Koen HUYSENTRUYT ; Kristel VAN DE MAELE ; Yvan VANDENPLAS
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition 2025;28(3):160-165
Purpose:
The KidZ Health Castle Formula (KHC-F) was developed to improve the positioning of multichannel intraluminal impedance-pH probes (MII-pH). We hypothesized that the updated formula KHC-Fv2 would performs better than the original formula. This study aimed to evaluate the reliability of KHC-Fv2.
Methods:
A prospective cohort study was conducted to assess MII-pH probe positioning in patients aged 1 month to 18 years. Margins of error within 1 cm above or below the target position, as determined using KHC-Fv2 and compared with fluoroscopy, were accepted.
Results:
Eighty-four children were included in the study. The mean difference between the KHC-Fv2 and target positions was +0.25 cm cranially. The KHC-Fv2 insertion length fell within the accepted difference of ±1 cm of the target position in 67.9% of the children.This percentage increased in infants under 1 year of age (79.5%) or shorter than 100 cm (74.0%) in height.
Conclusion
KHC-Fv2 demonstrated strong agreement with correct positioning and significantly reduced the need for a second radiologic control after probe repositioning, particularly in infants or children shorter than 100 cm.
9.Difference in Cow’s Milk-Related Symptom Score (CoMiSSTM ) Among Presumed Healthy Infants in Indonesia and Brazil
Nienke KNOCKAERT ; Koen HUYSENTRUYT ; Badriul HEGAR ; Jackeline Motta FRANCO ; Victor Ravel Santos MACEDO ; Sarah Cristina Fontes VIEIRA ; Yvan VANDENPLAS
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition 2025;28(2):124-134
Purpose:
The Cow’s Milk-related Symptom Score (CoMiSS) improves the recognition of cow milk allergy (CMA) symptoms. A score of ≥10 should raise awareness of CMA. The median CoMiSS in healthy European infants aged <6 months is 3. This study aimed to determine the impact of different regions on CoMiSS in healthy infants aged <12 months to evaluate regional and age-related differences.
Methods:
A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted at one hospital each in Indonesia (Jakarta) and Brazil (Sergipe). CoMiSS was assessed in healthy infants aged –12 months old.
Results:
In Jakarta, a total of 286 infants (50.7% boys) were included. The median (interquartile range) CoMiSS was 1.5 (0–4); the 95th percentile was 7. In Sergipe, 101 infants (60.4% boys) were included. The median (interquartile range) CoMiSS was 4 (4–6); the 95th centile was 10.9. Age (odds ratio [OR], 0.96; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.94–0.99;p<0.001) and country (OR, 2.40; 95% CI, 2.06–2.79; p<0.001) were significant independent predictors of changes in mean CoMiSS in a linear regression model (r2 =0.27).
Conclusion
Median CoMiSS in healthy infants differed between Jakarta and Sergipe (1.5 vs. 4.0).These findings highlight that the perceived normality of parents may be region-dependent.
10.Updated KidZ Health Castle Formula for Multichannel Intraluminal Impedance-pH Monitoring Probe Positioning
Hanne DELCOURT ; Koen HUYSENTRUYT ; Kristel VAN DE MAELE ; Yvan VANDENPLAS
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition 2025;28(3):160-165
Purpose:
The KidZ Health Castle Formula (KHC-F) was developed to improve the positioning of multichannel intraluminal impedance-pH probes (MII-pH). We hypothesized that the updated formula KHC-Fv2 would performs better than the original formula. This study aimed to evaluate the reliability of KHC-Fv2.
Methods:
A prospective cohort study was conducted to assess MII-pH probe positioning in patients aged 1 month to 18 years. Margins of error within 1 cm above or below the target position, as determined using KHC-Fv2 and compared with fluoroscopy, were accepted.
Results:
Eighty-four children were included in the study. The mean difference between the KHC-Fv2 and target positions was +0.25 cm cranially. The KHC-Fv2 insertion length fell within the accepted difference of ±1 cm of the target position in 67.9% of the children.This percentage increased in infants under 1 year of age (79.5%) or shorter than 100 cm (74.0%) in height.
Conclusion
KHC-Fv2 demonstrated strong agreement with correct positioning and significantly reduced the need for a second radiologic control after probe repositioning, particularly in infants or children shorter than 100 cm.

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