03-18-2008, 12:50 PM
agreed....if u see the endoscopy 6mo ago...there were healing ulcers...so obviously he has responded...he is on therapy....still symptomatic....any thoughts
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03-18-2008, 12:50 PM
agreed....if u see the endoscopy 6mo ago...there were healing ulcers...so obviously he has responded...he is on therapy....still symptomatic....any thoughts
03-18-2008, 12:54 PM
Indications for esophageal manometry and prolonged pH monitoring include the following:
1.Persistence of symptoms while taking adequate antisecretory therapy, such as PPI therapy 2.Recurrence of symptoms after discontinuation of acid-reducing medications 3.Investigation of atypical symptoms, such as chest pain or asthma, in patients without esophagitis 4.Confirmation of the diagnosis in preparation for antireflux surgery |
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