How the Body Position Can Influence High-resolution Manometry Results in the Study of Esophageal Dysphagia and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.

Constanza Ciriza-de-Los-Ríos Fernando Canga-Rodríguez-Valcárcel David Lora-Pablos Javier De la Cruz Isabel Castel-de-LucasGregorio Castellano-Tortajada

Published in: Journal of neurogastroenterology and motility (2015)

HRM results varied according to the position in patients with dysphagia and GERD. Weak peristalsis was more frequently diagnosed while sitting in dysphagia and GERD. Hypotensive LES and EGJ type III (hiatal hernia) were also more frequently diagnosed in the sitting position in patients with GERD.

Keyphrases

gastroesophageal reflux disease
type iii
high resolution
mass spectrometry
liquid chromatography