Four-dimensional impedance manometry derived from esophageal high-resolution impedance-manometry studies: a novel analysis paradigm.

Wenjun KouDustin A CarlsonNeelesh A PatankarPeter J KahrilasJohn E Pandolfino

Published in: Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology (2020)

The 4D manometry system facilitates a comprehensive characterization of dynamic esophageal bolus transit with concurrent luminal morphology and pressure from conventional HRIM measurements. Calculations of flow rate and wall distensibility provide novel measures of EGJ functionality.

Keyphrases

high resolution
gastroesophageal reflux disease
molecular dynamics
density functional theory
mass spectrometry
squamous cell carcinoma
locally advanced
computed tomography
radiation therapy
high speed
liquid chromatography