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Measurement
of:
Total
Mucosal Thickness (TT)
Basal
Zone Thickness (BZT)
Papillary
Height (PH)
TT
is in arbitrary micrometer units
(in
this case, BZT = 12% and PH = 41%)
The following studies reveal the pathology findings
in patients with GERD. They confirm that Esophageal pinch biopsies are adequate
and useful in diagnosing chronic GER. It is important to perform biopsy
in order to confirm diagnosis in the absence of Reflux Laryngitis and Erosive
Esophagitis.
Slide provided by Dr. James P. Kolton of Caritas
Norwood Hospital, Norwood, MA.
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