title: Neuromotor disorders of the esophagus.
abstract: Esophageal motility studies are helpful in diagnosing hypertensive and hypotensive disorders of the esophagus and its sphincters, including the exact measurement of the strength of contraction, temporal sequence and duration of the pathophysiology involved. In addition, the assessment of the extent of neuromotor involvement may be of great help to the surgeon in planning a myotomy. PH metering is probably the most accurate way to assess reflux in hypotonic states.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D003679:Deglutition; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D004943:Esophagogastric Junction / Q000502:physiology; D004947:Esophagus / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008365:Manometry; D008875:Middle Aged; D010528:Peristalsis; D011312:Pressure; D012595:Scleroderma, Systemic / Q000150:complications; D014628:Vagotomy / Q000009:adverse effects