… pH tracings, esophageal pH monitoring has traditionally been performed with the pH electrode
positioned in the mid esophagus as the pH … of acid that is left after a peristaltic wave (60). …

… Despite its safety and reproducibility [1], variability in … ie achalasia, aperistalsis, jackhammer,
distal esophageal spasm)… shifts in the intra-esophagus pressure gradient, particularly in a …

… reflux events, followed by a peristaltic salivary swallow. MNBI … the esophagus transnasally
and positioned with the distal pH … therapy and interobserver reproducibility. Clin Gastroenterol …

… in the esophagus, the passage of a peristaltic wave causes the (axisymmetric) profile of
the bag and fluid pressure within it to change. During peristalsis, the esophageal wall may or …

… of esophageal function and 24-hour esophageal pH monitoring … and reproducibility. Am J
Gastroenterol.1992;87:1102-11.. … The nutcracker esophagus and the spectrum of esophageal …

… the distal esophagus, rather than due to gastroesophageal reflux. … -observer and intra-observer
reproducibility, and compensation of … Type II: incomplete LES relaxation, aperistalsis, and …

… the esophagus, especially the upper and lower esophageal … The CC describes an algorithm
that facilitates reproducible … and aperistalsis or severe esophageal body hypomotility [61]. …

… and a peristaltic wave sweeps behind the swallowed bolus autonomously. Neuromuscular
… on recent endoscopy or abnormal 24-hour ambulatory pH monitoring) before and after …

… from normal oesophageal acid exposure with 24 hour pH-… the pH monitoring metrics, AET is
the most reproducible,58 is … , which is then followed by a peristaltic contraction.129 MRS and …

… by the esophageal contraction in order for the esophagus to … straightforward and highly
reproducible outpatient procedure, … junction (EGJ) during a peristaltic contraction. The first step to …