esophageal motility study , EMS (Abkürzung)
esophageal manometry

These tests can include esophageal manometry and esophageal motility studies.

Because of its sensitivity, manometry (esophageal motility study) is considered the key test for establishing the diagnosis.

Esophageal peristalsis is typically assessed by performing an esophageal motility study.

Esophageal motility study is useful in cases of achalasia and diffuse esophageal spasms.

The diagnosis of nutcracker esophagus is typically made with an esophageal motility study, which shows characteristic features of the disorder.

Esophageal motility studies involve pressure measurements of the esophagus after a patient takes a wet (fluid-containing) or dry (food-containing) swallow.

The diagnosis is made by an esophageal motility study (esophageal manometry), which evaluates the pressure of the esophagus at various points along its length.

Useful investigations may include barium swallow X-rays, Esophageal motility study, 24 hour esophageal impedance-pH monitoring, and Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD).

This area of his research has its modern development in the devices for diagnostic gastroenterology: esophageal pH monitoring, esophageal motility study, electrogastroenterography and other, that has brandname "Gastroscan" in Russia and are the main products of Fryazino company ZAO NPP "Istok-Sistema".