383. Is there an evidence of correlation between chest pain and gastroesophageal reflux ?
A. Gosselin, A. Ropert, M. Gosselin (Rennes)

384. In patients with symptoms of reflux esophagitis, may GER be related to abnormal motor activity ?
E. Corazziari, I. Bontempo, L. Piretta (Rome)

385. What is the pattern of esophageal contractions in gastroesophageal reflux disease ?
L. Grande, G. Lacima, E. Ros, I. Legazpi,

386. In esophageal contraction abnormalities, does heartburn always reflect persistent acid sensitivity ?
R.E. Clouse (Washington)

387. In cases of excessive reflux, what is the incidence of very low LES pressure ?
R.E. Clouse (Washington)

388. Do H2 receptor antagonists influence the motor function of the esophagus ?
F. Baldi (Bologna)

389. May the anti-H2 agents used in the treatment of esophagitis modify esophageal motility by increasing the tonus of the LES ?
K. Nygaard (Oslo)

390. What are the effects of metoclopramide on symptoms suggestive of GER in patients with abnormalities of esophageal motility ?
A. Bel (Lyons)

391. What is the percentage of cases of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) without esophagitis revealed by high dysphagia ?
T. Lerut, W. Coosemans (Leuven)

392. What proportion of patients suffering from gastroesophageal reflux have oropharyngeal symptomatology ?
T. Lerut, W. Coosemans (Leuven)

393. Are studies of the UES during GER consistent ?
P. Delasalle, M. Dapoigny, A. Abergel, P. Castanie, G. Bommelaer (Clermont-Ferrand)

394. What is the effect of cisapride on the LES pressure ?
M Katschinski (Marburg)

395. What is the effect of cisapride on the contractility of the distal esophagus ?
M. Katschinski (Marburg)

396. What is the effect of cisapride on manometric pressure and propulsive force in the smooth muscle portion of the esophagus ?
C.O.H. Russel, N. Bright (Melbourne)

397. Is domperidone useful to improve esophageal peristalsis and esophageal acid clearance in gastroesophageal reflux disease ?
L. Grande, G. Lacima, E. Ros, I. Legazpi,

398. What does one call a « tender » or « sensitive » esophagus ?
M. Delvaux, J. M. Suduca, J. Frexinos (Toulouse)

399. Can this syndrome explain certain «typical » Bernstein tests in patients with motor anomalies only ?
A. Tajana, G. Micheletto, E. Trabucchi, A. Orio, G. Basadonna (Milan)

400. What are the therapeutic implications of the concept of « irritable esophagus » ?
J. Janssens, G. Vantrappen (Leuven)

401. How does esophageal peristalsis influence the choice of an antireflux procedure ?
D.B. Skinner (New York)

402. May motor disorders be responsible for hiatus hernia ?
R.E. Clouse (Washington)

403. What are the characteristics of esophageal motility in patients with hiatus hernia ?
J. Baulieux, A. Bel, C. Ducerf, M. El Riwini (Lyons)

404. What proportion of disorders of esophageal motility are cured by antireflux surgery ?
J. Bancewicz, T. O'Hanrahan, D. Thompson, M. Marples, D. Williams (Manchester)

405. In patients suffering from reflux, is it reasonable to make a complete assessment of esophageal motility ?
E Ancona, G Zaninotto, M Costantini (Padova)