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Weak and absent peristalsis
Author(s) -
Smout André,
Fox Mark
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
neurogastroenterology and motility
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.489
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1365-2982
pISSN - 1350-1925
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2982.2011.01831.x
Subject(s) - peristalsis , dysphagia , high resolution manometry , medicine , esophageal motility disorder , pathophysiology , disease , reflux , gastroenterology , intensive care medicine , radiology
Abstract Background Weak and absent esophageal peristalsis are frequently encountered esophageal motility disorders, which may be associated with dysphagia and which may contribute to gastroesophageal reflux disease. Recently, rapid developments in the diagnostic armamentarium have taken place, in particular, in high‐resolution manometry with or without concurrent intraluminal impedance monitoring. Purpose This article aims to review the current insights in the terminology, pathology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic work‐up,and management of weak and absent peristalsis.