Esophageal hypomotility disorders manifest with abnormal esophageal body contraction
vigor, breaks in peristaltic integrity, or failure of peristalsis in the context of normal lower …

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 …

Background Multiple rapid swallow has been proposed as a challenge test that can help
diagnosis and management of patients with esophageal motility disorders. Our aim was to …

High-resolution manometry (HRM) is the primary method used to evaluate esophageal
motor function. Displayed and interpreted by esophageal pressure topography (EPT) …

High resolution manometry (HRM) is the gold standard to diagnose esophageal motility
disorders but has some limitations. The inclusion of provocative tests might enhance the …

Achalasia is defined by esophageal outflow obstruction from abnormal relaxation of the
lower esophageal sphincter (LES) due to deranged inhibitory control. In genetically …

Achalasia is a rare esophageal motor disorder characterized by abnormal or absent
peristalsis associated with incomplete relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) …

Background Morbidly obese patients often suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD). High-resolution impedance manometry (HRIM) allows a comprehensive evaluation …

Background The barium swallow is a commonly performed investigation, though recent
decades have seen major advances in other esophageal diagnostic modalities. Purpose …