An esophageal manometry test measures the motility and function of
the esophagus and esophageal sphincter. A tube is usually inserted
through the nose and passed into the esophagus. The pressure of the
sphincter muscle is recorded and also the contraction waves of
swallowing are recorded. The manometry test is a tool used to help
evaluate swallowing disorders.
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)
