Esophagus Tests: What To Think About
What To Think About
- Occasionally, samples of stomach secretions may be taken during the pH monitoring test.
- Other tests may be done to help diagnose problems with the esophagus, including upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy, barium swallow, or upper gastrointestinal studies (upper GI series). For more information, see the medical tests Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) Series and Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
| Last updated: | May 08, 2007 |
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| Author: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS |
| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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