What Is High Resolution Esophageal Manometry
The Purpose of High-Resolution Esophageal Manometry Is to Measure the Pressures in Your Esophagus When You Are Resting and When You Swallow. These Pressures...
The purpose of high-resolution esophageal manometry is to measure the pressures in your esophagus when you are resting and when you swallow. These pressures will tell us if your esophagus is working normally. The most common uses for the test are to: Diagnose esophageal motility disorders (e.g., spasms and achalasia)
How is high resolution manometry performed?
A high-resolution manometry catheter (a small, flexible tube about 4 mm in diameter) is passed through your nose, down your esophagus and into your stomach. The tube does not interfere with your breathing. You will be seated while the tube is inserted. It takes about a minute to place the tube.
What is high resolution esophageal pressure topography?
High resolution manometry is composed of multiple, closely-spaced pressure sensors (usually 1 cm apart) that records pressure without significant gaps in data along the length of the entire esophagus.
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