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Diffuse esophageal spasm other diagnostic studies
Introduction
Overview
Overview
24-hour esophageal pH monitoring may be helpful in the diagnosis of secondary DES.
Other Diagnostic Studies
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
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.
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