Clinical Research
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2004.
World J Gastroenterol. Nov 15, 2004; 10(22): 3322-3327
Published online Nov 15, 2004. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v10.i22.3322
Figure 1
Figure 1 Manometric samples from a normal individual (A) and a patient with achalasia (B). Figure A illustrates the normal peristaltic activity forwarding at cranio-caudal direction whereas figure B shows typical manometric findings of achalasia. Note the aperistalsis, weak and simultaneous contractions (mirror sign), and incomplete LES relaxation after swallow. Basal LES pressure is high (40 mmHg).