Manometric evaluation of the pharynx.
Over the past few years, studies of manometric techniques have improved our ability to accurately assess pharyngeal pressure events during swallowing. Solid-state transducers, circumferentially recording transducers, and on-line computer interpretation allow quantitative measurements. Studies in normal subjects will permit better recognition of pathologic states.
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Department of Medicine, Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19146.
D003679:Deglutition / Q000502:physiology; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007013:Hypopharynx / Q000502:physiology; D008297:Male; D008365:Manometry; D010614:Pharynx / Q000502:physiology*