Esophageal manometry

More definitive diagnostic tests include endoscopy (via endoscope or Pillcam ESO capsule), 24-hour ambulatory pH monitoring, diagnostic proton pump inhibitor (PPI) administration, or esophageal manometry. 

Esophageal manometry to evaluate motility should be performed in any patient who is a candidate for antireflux surgery. It is useful in determining which surgical procedure is best for the patient. 

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Esophageal manometry to evaluate motility should be performed in any patient who is a candidate for antireflux smgery. Esophageal manometry is useful in determining which surgical procedure is best for the patient. To perform manometry, a multilumen tube is passed into the stomach and the pressures are measured as the tube is pulled back across the lower esophageal sphincter, esophagus, and pharynx. 

Panebianco V, Habib FI, Tomei E (2006b) Initial experience with magnetic resonance fluoroscopy in the evaluation of esophageal motility disorders. Comparison with manometry and barium fluoroscopy. Eur Radiol 16(9) 1926-1933... 

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