GERD is best diagnosed by?
Ans. (a) 24 hour pH monitoringRef.: Harrison 19th ed. / 261-2* Ambulatory 24-hour pH monitoring is the criterion standard in establishing a diagnosis of GERD, with a sensitivity of 96% and a specificity of 95%. It quantifies the gastroesophageal reflux and allows a correlation between the symptoms of reflux and the episodes of reflux.* However the diagnosis can be established on basis of Upper Gastrointestinal endoscopy with esophageal manometry.
Oesophagus
24 hour pH Monitoring
Upper GI endoscopy
Barium meal follow through
Barium Swallow
24 hour pH Monitoring