1. High resolution oesophageal manometry
High resolution oesophageal manometry. a) The trace shows a normal pattern of oesophageal contraction descending with preceding opening of the lower oesophageal sphincter. b) Lack of lower oesophageal sphincter tone in a patients with chronic cough. c) Fail...
High resolution oesophageal manometry. a) The trace shows a normal pattern of oesophageal contraction descending with preceding opening of the lower oesophageal sphincter. b) Lack of lower oesophageal sphincter tone in a patients with chronic cough. c) Failed peristalsis with accumulation of food and secretions causing increase in pressure.
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