Dysphagia associated with esophageal wall thickening in patients with nonspecific high-resolution manometry findings: Understanding motility beyond the Chicago classification version 4.0.
Jin Young ChoiKee Wook JungJohn E PandolfinoKyungmin ChoiYoung Soo ParkHee Kyong NaJi Yong AhnJeong Hoon LeeDo Hoon KimKee Don ChoiHo June SongGin Hyug LeeHwoon-Yong JungPublished in: Neurogastroenterology and motility (2024)
A subset of patients (2%) with normal HRM findings or IEM and RSCs experienced dysphagia associated with poor distensibility of the thickened esophageal wall. FLIP assessment or combined HRM and impedance protocols may help better define these patients who may respond well to POEM.