Bernstein test

[bern´stīn]

an acid perfusion test useful in differentiating esophageal pain from angina pectoris. The test requires passage of a nasogastric tube and instillation of an acid solution into the esophageal area. A lack of discomfort from the presence of the acid rules out esophagitis.

Bern·stein test

(bern'stēn),

a test to establish that substernal pain is due to reflux esophagitis; performed by tubular instillation of a weak hydrochloric acid solution directly into the lower esophagus; symptoms disappear when the acid solution is replaced by normal saline.

Synonym(s): acid perfusion test

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Bernstein test

A test for gastroesophegeal/gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD/GORD), which is especially useful if endoscopic examination and distal oesophageal biopsy results are negative, and the diagnosis of GERD/GORDis suspected. The test determines whether a patient’s symptoms are related to reflux by reproducing them with acidification of the oesophageal mucosa. It is performed in a doctor’s office or lab and requires the patient to swallow 3 small-bore tubes into the stomach; a mixture of HCl and saline are alternatively injected into the tubes, and the patient then reports any symptoms experienced.

Bern·stein test

(bĕrn'stēn test)

A test to establish that substernal pain is due to reflux esophagitis, performed by instillation of a weak hydrochloric acid solution directly into the lower esophagus.
Synonym(s): acid perfusion test.

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Bernstein,

Lionel M., U.S. internist, 1923–.

Bernstein test - a test to establish that substernal pain is due to reflux esophagitis. Synonym(s): acid perfusion test

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