Diffuse esophageal spasm other diagnostic studies
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Madhu Sigdel M.B.B.S.[2]
Overview
24-hour esophageal pH monitoring may be helpful in the diagnosis of secondary DES.
Other Diagnostic Studies
- 24-hour esophageal pH monitoring may be helpful in the diagnosis of secondary DES. Findings suggestive of secondary DES include:
- PH below 4 in the measured percentage of time indicates Gastro-esophageal reflux disease.[1]
References
- ↑ Gullo R, Inviati A, Almasio PL, Di Paola V, Di Giovanni S, Scerrino G; et al. (2015). "A functional study of the esophagus in patients with non-cardiac chest pain and dysphagia". Turk J Gastroenterol. 26 (2): 99–103. doi:10.5152/tjg.2015.5865. PMID 25835105.