Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MDAn esophageal spasm occurs when the esophageal muscles contract abnormally. (These ...

There is no reliable treatment for ineffective esophageal motility (IEM), a disorder caused by failed smooth-muscle contraction that is common in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Association of esophageal motility disorder symptoms with Chicago classification versions 3.0 and 4.0 using high-resolution esophageal manometry: A single-center experience from Saudi Arabia.

d: Midesophageal propulsion diverticulum with esophageal motility disorder (see Video 5). e; Normal peristaltic sequence for comparison with slow esophageal transit (see Video 6). f; Hypotensive ...

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 ...

including esophageal manometry and esophageal motility studies. Because you're taking a risk with any operation, you should consider surgery for acid reflux or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux ...

All patients completed standard water perfused esophageal manometry and 24 h lower esophageal pH studies during off therapy. Two hundred and nineteen patients had both upper and lower esophageal ...