title: [Semiology and physiopathology of the motor activity of the esophagus].
abstract: This paper reviews the current concepts on the esophageal motility disorders, with emphasis on the diagnostic aspects.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Clínica Médica, Faculdade de Medicina Ribeíráo Preto, Universidade de São Paulo.
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: de Oliveira
mesh_terms: D015154:Esophageal Motility Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000502:physiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008365:Manometry; D010528:Peristalsis; D011312:Pressure
vernacular_title: Semiologia e fisiopatologia da atividade motora do esôfago.