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Would having a normal looking esophagus, norm barium swallowing, norm mre of small intestines, rule out esoph. motility disorders?

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Need manometry: at this stage, you need high resolution manometry, probably best if done at academic medical center.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/15/2020

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