Abstract
Achalasia is a rare esophageal motility disorder characterized by incomplete relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter and absence of normal peristalsis. A precise diagnosis is crucial to successful treatment, and over the past few years significant advances have been made in how achalasia is diagnosed. Although high resolution manometry (HRM) is generally considered the gold standard diagnostic modality, manometric findings can be inconclusive and in some cases patients may not tolerate the procedure. Therefore, the addition of provocative maneuvers during HRM, and the use of timed barium esophagram and the functional lumen imaging probe (FLIP) are all important tools that have improved our ability to accurately diagnose achalasia. In this review, we go over the current approach to the diagnosis of achalasia.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Foregut: The Journal of the American Foregut Society
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
