High-Resolution Manometry in Clinical Practice.

High-Resolution Manometry in Clinical Practice.

Gastroenterol Hepatol (N Y). 2015 Jun;11(6):374-84

Authors: Carlson DA, Pandolfino JE

Abstract
High-resolution manometry (HRM) is the primary method used to evaluate esophageal motor function. Displayed and interpreted by esophageal pressure topography (EPT), HRM/ EPT provides a detailed assessment of esophageal function that is useful in the evaluation of patients with nonobstructive dysphagia and before foregut surgery. Esophageal motility diagnoses are determined systematically by applying objective metrics of esophageal sphincter and peristaltic function to the Chicago Classification of esophageal motility disorders. This article discusses HRM study, EPT interpretation, and the translation of EPT findings into clinical practice. Examples are provided to illustrate several clinical challenges.

PMID: 27118931 [PubMed]

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