… diagnosis rests entirely on symptoms and endoscopy, we recommend that esophageal function
tests … More liberal use of these tests early in patient management would avoid improper …

… diagnostic test for evaluating structural and functional abnormalities of the esophagus. The
… the ability to detect inflammatory or neoplastic diseases, whereas the single-contrast phase …

… the initial diagnostic step in patients … diagnostic testing with impedance/pH monitoring may
be necessary in order to exclude refractory acid or weakly acid reflux. In those with normal test …

… (HIV) infection, an appreciation of esophageal disease by those involved with the management
of … of esophageal disease in patients with HIV infection, discuss the alternative diagnostic …

… a low lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure is a major determinant of GERD, it is
now well established that an isolated measure of LES pressure is not a useful diagnostic test. …

… Esophageal diseases show a limited amount of clinical signs and are therefore relatively
strait forward to diagnose. … changes in the cranial esophagus patients can also show painful …

… ), and it extended to the upper esophagus in most patients; (b) the … esophageal function
tests were essential to establish the diagnosis of abnormal reflux, to characterize the esophageal …

… in diagnosing esophageal motility disorders. The Lyon Consensus characterizes conclusive
evidence on esophageal testing for a diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)…

… disease (GERD) to esophageal dysmotility to functional disorders. Esophageal physiologic
tests are used not only to diagnose … HRM for the diagnosis of esophageal motility disorders in …

… clinical evidence of coronary artery disease. … of single esophageal tests in patients with
symptoms or esophageal findings suggesting reflux esophagitis. In these patients the diagnosis …