Minimizing endoscopic complications--gastric and esophageal physiologic testing

Stanley B Benjamin; Kathleen A Maher

doi:10.1016/j.giec.2006.12.004

Minimizing endoscopic complications--gastric and esophageal physiologic testing

Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2007 Jan;17(1):41-6, vi. doi: 10.1016/j.giec.2006.12.004.

Authors

Stanley B Benjamin¹, Kathleen A Maher

Affiliation

¹ Division of Gastroenterology, Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Road, Northwest, Washington, DC 20007, USA. benjamis@gunet.georgetown.edu

PMID: 17397775
DOI: 10.1016/j.giec.2006.12.004

Abstract

This article focuses on minimizing endoscopic complications associated with esophageal physiologic testing. A historical background is provided. The article then details traditional evaluation of the esophagus and stomach, as well as Bravo pH testing.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / adverse effects*
Esophagus / physiopathology*
Gastric Acidity Determination
Gastrointestinal Diseases / physiopathology
Gastrointestinal Diseases / surgery*
Gastrointestinal Motility / physiology*
Humans
Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
Postoperative Complications / prevention & control*
Preoperative Care / methods*