[Diagnosis of achalasia using high resolution esophageal manometry].
2010
M A Valdovinos, and
E Coss, and
E Cerda
Laboratorio de Motilidad Gastrointestinal, Departamento de Gastroenterología, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán. mavaldo@quetzal.innsz.mx
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MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008365
Manometry
Measurement of the pressure or tension of liquids or gases with a manometer.
Tonometry,Manometries
D008875
Middle Aged
An adult aged 45 - 64 years.
Middle Age
D004931
Esophageal Achalasia
A motility disorder of the ESOPHAGUS in which the LOWER ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER (near the CARDIA) fails to relax resulting in functional obstruction of the esophagus, and DYSPHAGIA. Achalasia is characterized by a grossly contorted and dilated esophagus (megaesophagus).
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328
Adult
A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.