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Thanks in advance! is a high resolution esophageal manometry or esophagram more accurate for dysphagia diagnosis? can either be incorrect or why the difference? manometry was essentially normal and 6 months later esophagram showed impaired esophagus?

Q: thanks in advance! is a high resolution esophageal manometry or esophagram more accurate for dysphagia diagnosis? can either be incorrect or why the difference? manometry was essentially normal and 6 months later esophagram showed impaired esophagus?

: The two procedures are complimentary but generally if done right Esophageal manometry usually gives more information about what is going on in term of esophageal motility.

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The two procedures are complimentary but generally if done right Esophageal manometry usually gives more information about what is going on in term of esophageal motility.

Answered 3/9/2023

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A member asked:

Thanks in advance! is a high resolution esophageal manometry or esophagram more accurate for dysphagia diagnosis? can either be incorrect or why the difference? manometry was essentially normal and 6 months later esophagram showed impaired esophagus?

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Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

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