High-resolution manometry and recently described analysis algorithms, summarized in the
Chicago Classification, have increased the recognition of achalasia. It has become apparent …

The widespread adoption of high-resolution manometry (HRM) has led to a restructuring in
the classification of esophageal motility disorder classification summarized in the Chicago …

Esophageal symptoms are common and may indicate the presence of gastroesophageal
reflux disease (GERD), structural processes, motor dysfunction, behavioral conditions, or …

Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder characterized by aberrant peristalsis and
insufficient relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. Patients most commonly present …

OBJECTIVES: Timed barium swallow (TBS) assesses esophageal emptying in patients with
achalasia and is considered the standard workup for patients with dysphagia. Our aim was …

Background The functional lumen imaging probe (FLIP), measures esophagogastric
junction (EGJ) distensibility (cross‐sectional area/luminal pressure) during volume …

Background & Aims The functional lumen imaging probe (FLIP) could improve the
characterization of achalasia subtypes by detecting nonocclusive esophageal contractions …

Background Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has been introduced as an endoscopic
alternative to surgical myotomy. The endoluminal functional lumen imaging probe …

Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) was first performed in Japan in 2008 for
uncomplicated achalasia. With excellent results, it was adopted by highly skilled …

The literal definition of achalasia is “failure of a ring muscle to relax.” Despite this general
definition, the term has been adopted to specifically describe esophageal achalasia, an …