Table 1.
Indications for HRM*
Normal | Minor | Weak Peristalsis | Weak peristalsis small break | Weak peristalsis large break | Frequent failed peristalsis | Hypertensive esophagus | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
N | 166 | 135 | 82 | 55 | 27 | 17 | 34 |
Dysphagia | 67 (40.4%) | 65 (48.1%) | 37 (45.1%) | 23 (41.8%) | 14 (51.9%) | 10 (58.8%) | 17 (50%) |
GERD# | 104 (62.7%) | 87 (64.4%) | 55 (67.1%) | 36 (65.5%) | 19 (70.4%) | 9 (52.9%) | 23 (67.6%) |
Chest Pain | 45 (27.1%) | 42 (31.1%) | 23 (28%) | 16 (29.1%) | 7 (25.9%) | 6 (35.3%) | 13 (38.2%) |
Dyspepsia/Globus | 20 (12%) | 19 (14.1%) | 12 (14.6%) | 8 (14.5%) | 4 (14.8%) | 3 (17.6%) | 3 (8.8%) |
Individual patients may have multiple indications for HRM
Includes heartburn, acid regurgitation, and extraesophageal symptoms of GERD
p<0.05 when compared to patients with normal esophageal manometry
p<0.001 when compared to patients with normal esophageal manometry