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Esophageal motility study

Esophageal motility study

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Search complete. 2 mentions across 2 episodes found for "Esophageal motility study".

Sep 16, 2026

Vikki PetersenHOST
3:09
So a third of the time, they miss it.
Vikki PetersenHOST
3:11
So then you ask, well, is there a better test then if it's missing it a third of the time? Manometry, which is a fancier test, a pressure test, it misses it the same.
Vikki PetersenHOST
3:21
33% of the time.
Vikki PetersenHOST
3:23
So it isn't about getting the wrong test.

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ABSITE/Boards Review 23. Esophagus

Sep 13 · 1 Mention

speaker_0UNKNOWN
7:43
And once you confirm the tube is structurally clear, then you map the muscular function using high-resolution manometry.
speaker_1UNKNOWN
7:49
Exactly.
speaker_1UNKNOWN
7:50
Manometry gives us the pressure profile.
speaker_1UNKNOWN
7:52
And two of the most classic disorders look completely opposite on a tracing.
speaker_1UNKNOWN
7:56
So, achalasia and scleroderma.

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