A 30-year review and outlook on esophageal acid and pressure measurement
- VernacularTitle:食管测酸测压30年回顾及展望
- Author:
Yong JIANG
1
;
Wentao FANG
1
;
Zhigang LI
1
;
Wenhu CHEN
1
;
Wenhu PAN
1
;
Yanfang ZHENG
1
;
Hong ZHANG
1
;
Yuchen SU
1
;
Jie ZHANG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai, 200025, P. R. China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Esophageal function;
acid and pressure measurement;
Bravo capsules;
review
- From:
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2025;32(06):766-770
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The Department of Thoracic Surgery of Shanghai Chest Hospital has performed esophageal function testing for over 30 years, being the only department of its kind in China with this capability. The pressure testing and 24-hour pH/impedance monitoring of the esophagus is of great help to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant esophageal diseases related to it. Thanks to the esophageal function test, in addition to the routine various endoscopic anti-reflux procedures, our hospital has taken the lead in China in recent years to carry out a series of clinical and research work for benign esophageal diseases, such as the development of magnetic ring, double nedoscopic combination and new anti-reflux endoscopic techniques. In recent years, we have carried out high-resolution esophageal manometry and 24-hour pH/impedance monitoring for patients with interstitial pneumonia and pulmonary fibrosis suspected to be caused by gastroesophageal acid reflux. We can better assess the correlation between gastroesophageal reflux and pulmonary fibrosis, and to provide the different clinical treatments and even surgical interventions. The Bravo capsule is used more often in the United States, and it has obvious advantages over traditional approach for acid measurement. We strongly call for the collaboration between industry and academic institutions in this field, and the development of our own related products with independent intellectual property rights.
