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17024548

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
2007-2-2
pubmed:abstractText
Globus pharyngeous is not an uncommon disorder. The precise pathophysiology remains unclear. The aim of this study was to assess the clinical value of videofluoroscopy and ambulatory pH monitoring in patients with globus pharyngeus. Twenty-three patients (11M/12F, age range = 21-74 yr, mean = 50 yr) with globus pharyngeus entered the study. Radiographic examination of the pharynx and esophagus included videofluoroscopy and static radiography. A dual probe to measure the proximal and distal intraesophageal pH was inserted for 24 h. The results of dual-probe pH monitoring were normal in all patients. Videofluoroscopic results were abnormal in 8 patients, with 5 patients having laryngeal aspiration, 2 having stasis of barium in the vallecula and pyriform sinuses, and 4 having poor pharyngeal elevation. Cervical osteophytes were found in 13 patients with a frequent location at the C5-6 level. Ambulatory pH monitoring seemed to be less helpful for the evaluation of globus pharyngeus without reflux-like symptoms. Pharyngeal dysfunction is detected in a substantial proportion of patients by videofluoroscopy and radiography.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jan
pubmed:issn
0179-051X
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
22
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
16-9
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2007
pubmed:articleTitle
Utility of ambulatory pH monitoring and videofluoroscopy for the evaluation of patients with globus pharyngeus.
pubmed:affiliation
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hualien, Taiwan. harry.clchen@msa.hinet.net
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article