Overview
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of opioid cessation on opioid-induced esophageal dysfunction (OIED).
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients enrolled in the Pain Rehabilitation Center for opioid cessation, with or without esophageal symptoms.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Inability to provide informed consent.
- Patients with previous gastroesophageal surgery or pneumatic dilation.
- Esophageal botulinum toxin injection within the prior 12 months.
- Esophageal stricture
- Achalasia types I and II
- Allergy to Lidocaine or other local anesthetics
- Subjects on anticoagulation
- Bilateral nasal obstruction
- Pregnancy or breast feeding