Diagnostic Value of Multichannel Intraluminal Impedance in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease / 胃肠病学

ABSTRACT

Multichannel intraluminal impedance( MII)is a new technique that monitors comprehensively the function of esophagus and the nature and composition of gastroesophageal reflux, and can be applied for the diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease( GERD),especially suitable for the diagnosis of weakly acidic reflux,non-acid reflux, refractory GERD,and GERD with atypical symptoms. This article reviewed the study on MII and its clinical application in diagnosis of GERD.