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World Journal of Gastroenterology

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Baishideng Publishing Group Inc, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 160, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA

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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 28, 2009; 15(32): 3969-3975
Published online Aug 28, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.3969

Table 1 Manometric variants of achalasia

Standard Manometry

Vigorous achalasia (high amplitude esophageal body contractions)

A short segment of esophageal body aperistalsis

Retained complete deglutitive LES relaxation with aperistalsis

Intact transient LES relaxation with aperistalsis

High resolution manometry (patients with impaired EGJ relaxation)

Type I: Minimal esophageal pressurization

Type II: Esophageal pressurization > 30 mmHg

Type III: Esophageal spasm

LES: Lower esophageal sphincter; EGJ: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy.

Citation: Eckardt AJ, Eckardt VF. Current clinical approach to achalasia. World J Gastroenterol 2009; 15(32): 3969-3975
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v15/i32/3969.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.15.3969