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What condition(s) can cause an essentially normal manometry, but esophagram to show thoracic esophageal retention?
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There is no guarantee that symptoms or signs of an esophageal motility disorder will show up at the time of manometry reading due to the transient nature of such disorders. Although I have no experience with them, it's my understanding that high resolution manometry is a superior test. When diagnostic clarity is felt to be crucial consulting a gastroenterologist with expertise in this is advisab
Answered 4/8/2023
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