Měření orofaryngeálního pH v diagnostice laryngofaryngeálního refluxu
| Title in English | Measurement of oropharyngeal pH in the diagnosis of laryngopharyngeal reflux |
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| Year of publication | 2020 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Otorhinolaryngologie a foniatrie |
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| Citation | |
| Web | https://www.prolekare.cz/casopisy/otorinolaryngologie-foniatrie/2020-2-25/mereni-orofaryngealniho-ph-v-diagnostice-laryngofaryngealniho-refluxu-123533 |
| Keywords | laryngopharyngeal reflux; gastroesophageal reflux; Restech; Dx-pH |
| Description | Symptoms caused by laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) are a common cause of examination in ENT outpatient clinics, but its diagnosis is challenging. 24 hour oropharyngeal pH monitoring by Restech system is a new diagnostic method to detect LPR. In our case report we present a patient who visited several different specialists and underwent series of examinations due to suspicion of LPR and finally use of Restech system led to a diagnosis followed by successful therapy. |