This procedure involves passing a narrow, soft tube through the nostril and into the esophagus.
This tube measures pressures so your physician can evaluate how strongly the esophagus muscle
contracts when you swallow and how competent the sphincter (valve) is at the end of the esophagus.
In most cases it is an easily tolerated procedure. You may feel a little pressure in your nostril
and slight gagging as the tube is initially passed. This sensation subsides once the tube is positioned.
The study takes approximately 30-45 minutes to perform. You will be able to drive and go to work
after the procedure.
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTHING BY MOUTH SIX (6) HOURS PRIOR TO PROCEDURE.
INSTRUCTIONS SEVEN DAYS PRIOR:
Discontinue:
- Prevacid (lansoprazole)
- Prilosec (omeprazole)
- Aciphex (rabcprazole)
- Propulsid (cisapride)
INSTRUCTIONS THREE DAYS PRIOR TO PROCEDURE:
Discontinue:
Over the counter acid suppressing medication such as:
- Axid
- Zantac
- Pepcid
- Tagamet
- Carafate
- Reglan
INSTRUCTIONS MIDNIGHT PRIOR TO PROCEDURE:
Discontinue antacids (Maalox, Tums, Mylanta, Gaviscon, Rolaids)
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK WITH YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY REGARDING PRE-AUTHORIZATION, REFERRALS FOR
ANY PROCEDURE. PLEASE LEAVE VALUABLES AT HOME OR WITH RESPONSIBLE TRANSPORTATION PROVIDER.
Anee Arundel Gastroenterology Associates provides medical services regardless of race,
color, age, national origin, sex, religion or handicap.
If you are hearing impared or have a language barrier, please notify our office.
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