An esophageal motility study (EMS) or esophageal manometry is a test to assess motor function of the upper esophageal sphincter (UES), esophageal body and lower

TOPICAL NIFEDIPINE FOR ANAL FISSURES . Dis Colon Rectum. 2002 Nov;45(11):1468-75. Topical nifedipine with lidocaine ointment vs. active control for treatment of

Monmouth Gastroenterology of Eatontown, NJ – medical doctors specializing in endoscopic treatment of digestive disorders; 4 convenient locations

Precise, patient-friendly anorectal manometry, that provides a comprehensive assessment of the pressure activity of the rectum and anal sphincter.

Overview Common Disorders of the Anus and Rectum: Hemorrhoids and Fissures Hemorhoids What is the rectum? The rectum is the last few inches of the large intestine.

Learn about the esophageal manometry (esophageal motility) procedure used to assist in the diagnosis of swallowing problems, GERD, and chest pain originating in the

Read medical definition of Manometry Manometry: The measurement of pressure using a device called a manometer.

Etymology and synonyms. Paradoxical anal contraction during attempted defecation in constipated patients was first described in a paper in 1985, when the term anismus

Anal Rectal Motility. In anorectal manometry, a thin tube, called a manometry probe, is inserted into the anal canal and slowly withdrawn. The probe is attached to a

Located in the Medical Procedures Unit, the Gastrointestinal Physiology and Manometry Laboratory provides the following specialized services: