Manometry of the UES Including High-Resolution Manometry

Manometry of the upper esophageal sphincter and pharynx is used for the measure of the contractile activity of these structures at rest, during deglutition, and in response to various stimuli. The anatomic asymmetry, movement, and fast responses of these structures challenge the performance characteristics of most manometric systems. The advent of solid-state high-resolution manometry addresses the limitations of earlier systems. However, currently available commercial systems continue to have limitations in performance, cost, and durability. The field is further limited by the lack of consensus in the field regarding specific definitions for manometric phenomena, as well as the absence of universally applicable and available normative data sets.

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