Indications (n = 56) | | |
Heartburn | 53 | 94.6 |
Dysphagia | 7 | 12.5 |
Odynophagia | 5 | 8.9 |
Chronic hoarseness | 5 | 8.9 |
Globus sensation | 3 | 5.4 |
Chest pain | 2 | 3.6 |
More than 1 indication | 16 | 28.5 |
Findings (n = 53)* | | |
Hiatal hernia | 37 | 69.8 |
Esophagitis | 16 | 30.2 |
Reflux laryngitis | 7 | 13.7 |
Gastritis | 5 | 9.4 |
Barrett’s esophagus† | 3 | 5.7 |
Schatzki’s ring | 1 | 1.9 |
More than 1 finding | 22 | 41.5 |
Clinical management (n = 53)* | | |
At least 1 change in clinical management | 42 | 73.6 |
Medication added/deleted | 35 | 66.0 |
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy requested‡ | 8 | 9.4 |
Radiograph requested | 3 | 5.7 |
Consultation requested | 2 | 3.8 |