Comparison of diagnostic value of video barium esophagography (VBE) and double channel 24 hour esophageal pH monitoring in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) associated with r…

Aim: to investigate the diagnostic value of VBE and 2ch 24h pH monitoring in GERD patients (pts) with respiratory complications. Methods: 30 pts (M/F 9/21) with GERD associated airway diseases were submitted to upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, 2ch 24h esophageal pH metry and barium swallowing test. Results: The endoscopy revealed non-erosive esophagitis 16 pts, erosive form in 14 pts, respectively. 24h pH monitoring 5cm above the LES demonstrated an abnormal DeMeester score only in 10 pts. Postprandial or diurnal reflux episodes were seen in 17 and 11 pts, respectively. The distal pH monitoring was normal in 2…