Ambulatory Esophageal Ph Testing

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Contents 1 Introduction 2 More General Terms 3 Additional Terms 4 References

Introduction

• 24 hour ambulatory esophageal pH testing evaluates acid exposure of the distal esophagus due to gastroesophageal reflux. Endoscopy may be indicated prior to this procedure.

More General Terms

• clinical procedure

Additional Terms

• gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

References

1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, 14 American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998, 2006

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