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Manometry of the UES Including High-Resolution Manometry

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Manometry of the upper esophageal sphincter and pharynx is used for the measure of the contractile activity of these structures at rest, during deglutition, and in response to various stimuli. The anatomic asymmetry, movement, and fast responses of these structures challenge the performance characteristics of most manometric systems. The advent of solid-state high-resolution manometry addresses the limitations of earlier systems. However, currently available commercial systems continue to have limitations in performance, cost, and durability. The field is further limited by the lack of consensus in the field regarding specific definitions for manometric phenomena, as well as the absence of universally applicable and available normative data sets.

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  1. Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA

    Benson T. Massey MD, FACP

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  1. Div. Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Medical College of Wisconsin, West Wisconsin Avenue 9200, Milwaukee, 53226, Wisconsin, USA

    Reza Shaker

  2. , Dpt of Communication Sciences & Disorder, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, East Hartford Ave 2400, Milwaukee, 53201, Wisconsin, USA

    Caryn Easterling

  3. , Dpt Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surg., UC Davis Medical Center, Stockton Blvd. 2521, Sacramento, 95817, California, USA

    Peter C. Belafsky

  4. Ctr for Voice, Airway & Swallowing Disor, Department of Otolaryngology, Georgia Health Sciences University, 15th Street 1120, Augusta, 30912, Georgia, USA

    Gregory N. Postma

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Massey, B.T. (2013). Manometry of the UES Including High-Resolution Manometry. In: Shaker, R., Easterling, C., Belafsky, P., Postma, G. (eds) Manual of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques for Disorders of Deglutition. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-3779-6_8

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