Technical problems produced by the Bravo pH test in nonerosive reflux disease patients

Table 1 Technical failures, removals and feasibility of the Bravo capsule procedure n (%)

Technical problems	Patients (n = 66)
Technical failure	10 (15.15)
Transmission failure	3 (4.5)
Early dislodgement	3 (4.5)
Capsule removal	4 (6.1)
Absolute
Intolerable chest pain	1 (1.5)
Relative
Detachment failure	1 (1.5)
Transmission failure	1 (1.5)
Error in placement	1 (1.5)
Capsule replacements	2 (3.0)
Feasibility
Fully finished tests (48 h)	59 (89.39)
Half-finished tests (24 h)	4 (6.0)
Tests without record (0 h)	3 (4.5)