The role of esophageal function testing in patients with laryngopharyngeal symptoms

Patients with laryngopharyngeas symptoms (LS) are frequently referred to gastroenterologists to investigate extraoesophageal manifestation of GastroOesophageal Reflux Disease. The aim of our present study was to review the patients with persistent LS referred to our laboratory for complex esophageal evaluation with respect to GORD. Patients and methods: Forty-six patients (14 males) with LS who have previously undergone laryngological examination and received empiric proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy were evaluated retrospectively. The patients were referred for oesophageal function testing for unsatisfactory…