[Pharyngeal paraesthesis secondary and gastro-esophageal reflux]

Globus is an ill-defined entity. Patients present with a variety of diffuse, imprecise symptoms related to the pharynx. A complete investigation with radiological and manometric studies will put in evidence, in most cases, a gastro-esophageal reflux. The anti-reflux treatment is usually successful. The authors insist here on the various pathophysiological mechanisms.