[Ineffective esophageal motility].

[Ineffective esophageal motility]. Presse Med. 2019 Aug 27;: Authors: Leandri C, Guillaumot MA, Dohan A, Leconte M, Coriat R, Chaussade S, Barret M Abstract Ineffective esophageal motility is the most frequent esophageal motility disorder. It is currently defined by 50% or more ineffective esophageal contractions and a normal lower esophageal sphincter relaxation on high-resolution esophageal manometry. Although reported in patients without symptoms, it is typically associated with gastro-esophageal reflux disease, and might be a consequence of the reflux. Ineffective esophageal motility can account for a certain degree of dysphagia, and is associated with a more severe gastroesophageal reflux. Todate, no specific endoscopic or pharmacologic treatment is available, and proton pump inhibitor are advisable when gastro-esophageal reflux is associated. PMID: 31471090 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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