Esophageal Manometry
| The study of the esophageal body evaluates the response of the muscles to a swallow and the relaxation of the LES. Normally the muscles contract in an orderly sequence from top to bottom (peristalsis) in order to transport the swallowed bolus into the stomach. The major purpose of esophageal manometry is to diagnose esophageal motility dysfunction.  |
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