title: [Thoracic pain possibly of esophageal origin. Results of a prospective study].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Medicina Interna, Hospital La Fe, Valencia.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ponce
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Del Val
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Garrigues
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Molés
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Linares
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Berenguer
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002637:Chest Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D015154:Esophageal Motility Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies
vernacular_title: Dolor torácico de posible origen esofágico. Resultados de un estudio prospectivo.