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    Why is esophageal manometry performed?

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  • Dr Ali Zad

    Gastroenterologist

    Dr Ali Zad is a Gastroenterologist that consults on a broad range of gastroenterological conditions. Dr Zad completed his medical training in 2002. He continued … View Profile

    Esophageal manometry is performed in order to determine the cause for symptoms such as difficulty swallowing or regurgitation, and is useful for planning surgery for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) . It is also important for the accurate placement of an ambulatory reflux monitoring catheter (a separate test).

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