We offer several procedures that are designed to help our specialists identify and treat diseases and conditions that affect the gastrointestinal tract, liver, esophagus, stomach, gallbladder biliary system, pancreas, small and large intestines, and rectum. We’ve assembled some helpful information about each procedure including preparation instructions and commonly asked questions. If you still have questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Bravo esophageal pH monitoring is a minimally invasive test that evaluates whether acid from the stomach is refluxing into the esophagus and causing various symptoms. It requires attachment of a small monitoring device onto the esophageal wall during an endoscopic procedure called upper endoscopy or EGD.
Your doctor may recommend Ambulatory Esophageal Reflux Testing (pH-Z monitoring). This is a catheter-based test using a combination of pH and impedance sensors for the identification of both acid and non-acid reflux (that may be contributing to PPI Refractory Reflux Disease). It can evaluate the number of reflux events, the acid content of each event and how long each event lasted. This enables your physician to improve management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and develop the best care plan.