A 50-year-old with long-standing GERD and obesity is considering anti-reflux surgery. What preoperative test is recommended to confirm GERD and guide ...

Question

A 50-year-old with long-standing GERD and obesity is considering anti-reflux surgery. What preoperative test is recommended to confirm GERD and guide therapy?

Accepted Answer

Esophageal pH monitoring (off PPI) and manometry

Answer

Barium swallow only

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Empiric surgery based on symptoms

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CT chest

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No testing needed

us-abim MCQ (SBA): GERD-Preoperative Testing

A 50-year-old with long-standing GERD and obesity is considering anti-reflux surgery. What preoperative test is recommended to confirm GERD and guide therapy?