Thoracic pain possibly of esophageal origin. Results of a prospective study
Ponce, J.; Del Val, A.; Garrigues, V.; Molés, J.R.; Linares, M.; Berenguer, J.
Revista Espanola de Enfermedades Digestivas Organo Oficial de la Sociedad Espanola de Patologia Digestiva 77(4): 245-249
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 1130-0108 PMID: 2390338 Document Number: 356556
We have studied the prevalence of esophageal pathology, by means of esophagogram, esophagogastroscopy, manometry, 24-hours ambulatory pH measurement and acid perfusion of the esophagus, in 44 patients with thoracic pain suggestive of angina. Esophageal pathology was demonstrated in 30 (68.3%) cases; 25 patients were diagnosed of reflux and 5 of primary motor alteration. All the patients received specific treatment; the response to treatment was good in 22 of them (17 with reflux and 5 with motor alterations). In conclusion, esophageal pathology is a common cause of thoracic pain, and reflux is the most frequent finding.