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OESOPHAGEAL CONDITIONS

Discover Catheter Based pH Reflux Testing 

The catheter based pH reflux testing systems collects data from inside your oesophagus and identifies different types of reflux events. Insights gained from reflux testing help your physician choose the appropriate treatment option. 

Frequently asked questions

Diagnostic testing

Catheter Based pH Reflux Testing 

Catheter based pH reflux testing systems:

  • Measure acid and non-acid content in your oesophagus
  • Monitor how long reflux events last
  • Helps your physician determine the root cause of your symptoms1
  • Assesses effectiveness of PPI medications2
Treatment options

Step-by-step procedure

Always follow the instructions specified by your physician or the nursing staff. Always follow the discharge instructions provided by your physician after your procedure.

STEP 01

Before therapy

After administering a local anaesthesia, your physician will place a reflux catheter into your oesophagus. The catheter probe is connected to a small recording device called a pH recorder. Your physician will then instruct you on how to use the recording device. 

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Step-by-step procedure

Always follow the instructions specified by your physician or the nursing staff. Always follow the discharge instructions provided by your physician after your procedure.

STEP 02

During therapy

Once the reflux catheter has been placed, you can leave your physician’s office and go about your normal activities. You can also eat normally during this time. The procedure takes 24 hours to complete. 

A doctor looks at a patient with a stethescope in his hand.

Step-by-step procedure

Always follow the instructions specified by your physician or the nursing staff. Always follow the discharge instructions provided by your physician after your procedure.

STEP 03

After the procedure

Once the test has been completed, please follow your physician’s office instructions on where to get the reflux catheter removed and return the recorder. 

Your physician will transfer the test data and upload to a computer. The information will be analysed by your physician to diagnose your condition. 

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Treatment options

The procedure

 

A catheter probe will be inserted into your oesophagus and is connected to a small recording device called a pH recorder. Throughout the test period, the reflux catheter will measure the pH in your oesophagus and transmit this information to the reflux recorder, worn on your belt or waistband.

Treatment options

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1 Sifrim D, Castell D, Dent J, Kahrilas PJ. Gastro-oesophageal reflux monitoring: review and consensus report on detection and definitions of acid, non-acid, and gas reflux. Gut. 2004;53(7):1024-1031. Page 1030

2 Gawron AJ, Pandolfino JE. Ambulatory reflux monitoring in GERD: which test should be performed and should therapy be stopped? Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2013;15(4):316 Page 7