Application of a novel straight leg raise test during high-resolution manometry can predict esophageal contractile reserve in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Wei-Yi LeiChandra Prakash GyawaliWei-Chuan ChangSabine RomanMing Wun WongChih-Hsun YiTso-Tsai LiuJui-Sheng HungShu-Wei LiangChien-Lin Chen

Published in: Neurogastroenterology and motility : the official journal of the European Gastrointestinal Motility Society (2020)

Swallowing against the resistance of increased intra-abdominal pressure from SLR improves esophageal body peristaltic performance and predicts esophageal body contraction reserve.

Keyphrases

gastroesophageal reflux disease
high resolution
skeletal muscle
mass spectrometry
tandem mass spectrometry