In the manometry procedure, a measurement related to the force and order of the forward pushing (wave) movement of the esophagus called peristaltic movement is made through a catheter placed in the esophagus.
How is Manometry Applied?
In the manometry procedure, a measurement related to the force and order of the forward pushing (wave) movement of the esophagus, called peristaltic movement, is made through a catheter placed in the esophagus. The pressures of the gastric valve mechanism during contraction and rest are measured. The presence of spontaneous gastric valve relaxation, which is one of the most important causes of reflux formation, is investigated and it is revealed whether the esophagus has its own movement disorders.
Manometric examination of the esophagus provides extremely valuable information. In the light of this information, it can be determined whether there is a need for drugs that support esophageal movement in patients who are planned to be treated with drugs. In cases where surgical repair is foreseen, a patient-specific repair can be designed in the light of this information.
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