Table of Contents
- Overview
- Results
- Risks
- Prevention
- Images
Esophageal motility studies; Esophageal function studies
Normal Values
The LES pressure and muscle contractions are normal when you swallow.
What abnormal results mean
Abnormal results may indicate the following:
Achalasia Diffuse esophageal spasm - Lack of muscle coordination
Images
Esophageal manometry
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Esophageal manometry Risks
Review Date: 08/01/2009
Reviewed By: Reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.,
and George F. Longstreth, MD, Department of Gastroenterology,
Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program San Diego, California.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
