A study conducted by Dr. Rafael Bandeira Lages and colleagues in Brazil explored a less invasive alternative to traditional impedance-pH monitoring for diagnosing GERD. By measuring esophageal mucosal impedance during endoscopy, the research found high diagnostic accuracy, particularly at 2 cm above the esophagogastric junction. This method, which is more comfortable for patients, holds promise as a diagnostic tool but requires further validation and refinement before it can be used widely in clinical practice.
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