Frequent discrepancies among diagnostic tests for detecting lower esophageal sphincter-related obstruction.

Chanakyaram A ReddyAshton EllisonDaisha J CipherRoseann MendozaRhonda F SouzaStuart J SpechlerVani J A KondaAnh D Nguyen

Published in: Neurogastroenterology and motility (2023)

High-resolution manometry, functional lumen imaging probe, and esophagram each have considerable limitations for identifying LES obstruction, and discrepancies among these tests occur frequently. Multimodal testing is often required for adequate evaluation of LES-related obstruction.

Keyphrases

high resolution
mass spectrometry
pain management
ultrasound guided
photodynamic therapy
tandem mass spectrometry