Hypercontractile esophagus: clinical context and motors findings in high resolution manometry

Hypercontractile esophagus: clinical context and motors findings in high resolution manometry

Background: Hypercontractile esophagus (HE) is a primary hypercontractile disorder of the esophageal musculature not frequently seen in the general population. It is characterized by the presence of at least one contraction with a very high amplitude and duration (DCI > 8,000 mmHg/s/cm) in patien...

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Main Authors: Verónica Martín-Domínguez, María Teresa Pérez-Fernández, Almudena Marinero, Vanesa Jusué-Irurita, María Caldas, Cecilio Santander
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Aran Ediciones 2015-05-01
Series:Revista Espanola de Enfermedades Digestivas
Subjects:
Esófago hipercontráctil
Jackhammer
Trastornos de motilidad esofágica
Manometría esofágica de alta resolución
Dolor torácico
Disfagia esofágica
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