Upper esophageal sphincter (UES) metrics on high-resolution manometry (HRM) differentiate achalasia subtypes.

P BlaisAmit PatelG S SayukChandra Prakash Gyawali

Published in: Neurogastroenterology and motility : the official journal of the European Gastrointestinal Motility Society (2017)

Nadir UES-RP can differentiate achalasia subtypes within the esophageal outflow obstruction spectrum, with highest values in type 2 achalasia. This metric likely represents a surrogate marker for esophageal pressurization.

Keyphrases

high resolution
mass spectrometry
high speed
urinary incontinence