What is a Bravo procedure?

What is a Bravo procedure?

Bravo esophageal pH monitoring is a minimally invasive test that evaluates whether acid from the stomach is refluxing into the esophagus and causing various symptoms. It requires attachment of a small monitoring device onto the esophageal wall during an endoscopic procedure called upper endoscopy or EGD.

How long does Bravo stay attached?

The BRAVO capsule will stay attached to the esophagus for 48 hours. After 48 hours the capsule will naturally detach from the esophagus and will pass through your digestive tract.

Is the Bravo test painful?

Will it hurt? Typically, patients do not feel anything throughout the procedure. Very rarely a patient may experience vague chest discomfort, which usually subsides when the capsule falls off the esophageal wall.

What happens after a Bravo test?

After a BRAVO pH test, a BRAVO receiver must be on or within three feet of your child. You will hear a beep for 30 seconds if the receiver is too far away and the display will flash. Usually within 30 days of placement, the BRAVO capsule is passed naturally in a bowel movement. It can safely be flushed down the toilet.