Esophageal manometry is an outpatient test used to identify problems with movement and pressure in the esophagus that may lead to problems like heartburn. The esophagus is the "food pipe" leading from ...

Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy, an endoscopic procedure used to treat achalasia, is also an effective therapy for a variety of esophageal motility disorders, according to research published in Surgical ...

If you or a loved one is suffering from gastrointestinal issues, your doctor may recommend an EndoFLIP procedure. This diagnostic tool offers accurate measurements of the area and pressure within ...

All patients who are candidates for a laparoscopic fundoplication should undergo a preoperative evaluation that includes the following: (1) symptomatic evaluation, (2) an upper GI series, (3) ...

Classic techniques like videofluoroscopy, stationary manometry, and ambulatory 24 h pH-metry are routinely used in the clinic to study patients with dysphagia, chest pain and reflux-related symptoms.

The extension of the myotomy onto the gastric wall (clearly the most critical and challenging part of the operation) proved difficult because of poor exposure, with the consequent risk of a short ...