Open AccessUpper esophageal sphincter abnormalities on high-resolution esophageal manometry and treatment response of type II achalasia
Author(s) -
Chunhui Huang,
Zaiwei Huang,
Liang Hua-min,
Zhen-Jiang Wang,
Tingting Guo,
Yuping Chen
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
world journal of clinical cases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.368
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 2307-8960
DOI - 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i4.723
Subject(s) - achalasia , high resolution manometry , medicine , abnormality , gastroenterology , esophageal motility disorder , esophageal sphincter , esophagus , reflux , disease , psychiatry
Little is known about the clinical significance of upper esophageal sphincter (UES) motility disorders and their association with the treatment response of type II achalasia. None of the three versions of the Chicago Classification of Esophageal Motility Disorders has defined UES abnormality metrics or their function. UES abnormalities exist in some patients and indicate a clinically significant problem in patients with achalasia.