Variables influencing manometric parameters of deglutitive and non-deglutitive upper esophageal sphincter: A study of 89 asymptomatic participants.

Francis O Edeani Mark Kern Kenan Ulualp Karlo Kovacic Patrick Sanvanson Ling Mei Reza Shaker

Published in: Neurogastroenterology and motility : the official journal of the European Gastrointestinal Motility Society (2021)

Position, sex, age, height, weight, and volume affect some deglutitive and non-deglutitve UES manometric parameters. BMI does not affect the studied manometric parameters. These effects should be taken into consideration in clinical evaluation of UES.

Keyphrases

body mass index
weight gain
physical activity
weight loss
body weight
urinary incontinence