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Re: les

From: Alan P. White, MD
Date: 02/04/01
Time: 07:01:57

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In addition to the pressure, other factors necessary for the LES to function properly are:1.its total length, 2. its intraabdominal length. The fact you have Barrett's and a positive 24 hour pH indicates the valve to be dysfunctional in spite of a normal resting pressure. It has to be due to one of the above reasons. I would suspect based on your findings you are a candidate for surgery if the remainder of your health is reasonable. Alan White

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