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What is cpt code for esophageal motility study with high resolution esophageal pressure topography?
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What is Esophageal manometry?
test in which a thin tube is passed into the esophagus to measure the degree of pressure exerted by the muscles of the esophageal wall.
What are the causes of esophageal pouches?
Esophageal pouches, also known as Zenker's diverticulum, are primarily caused by a weakening of the muscle layer in the esophagus. This weakening can be due to a combination of factors such as age, chronic acid reflux, and increased pressure in the esophageal area. Other contributing factors may include smoking, alcohol consumption, and a diet low in fiber.
Sphincter that opens when food or fluid exert pressure on it?
Pharyngeal-esophageal
What is the name of the sphincter that opens when food or fluids exert pressure on it?
Esophageal, duodenal, urethral, and anal would all seem to fit that description.
How do rushing water work?
Rushing water is usually controlled by pressure and topography of the land.
What are signs of having esophagel cancer?
Signs of esophageal cancer include difficulty swallowing or choking while eating, chest pain or pressure, and indigestion. More information on symptoms of esophageal cancer can be found here: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/esophageal-cancer/DS00500/DSECTION=symptoms
What tests are used to diagnose achalasia?
Esophageal manometry. In this test, a thin tube is passed into the esophagus to measure the pressure exerted by the esophageal sphincter. X ray of the esophagus. Barium may be swallowed to act as a contrast agent
What results of esophageal function tests indicate a normal condition?
lower esophageal sphincter pressure ranging from 10-20 mm Hg; normal peristaltic waves; normal size, shape, position, patency and filling of the esophagus
What spincter opens when food or fluids exert pressure on it?
Esophageal, duodenal, urethral, and anal would all seem to fit that description.
What is the medical term meaning Swollen twisted veins in the esophagus?
Tortuous, swollen veins in the distal esophagus are called esophageal varices. They are caused by portal hypertension, or elevated pressure in the portal circulation. Esophageal varices can cause severe internal bleeding.Esophageal varices are varicose veins at the end of the esophagus.
Patients with what type of hypertension are most vulnerable to Mallory-Weiss Syndrome?
Patients with increased pressure in the vein leading into the liver (portal hypertension ) are more likely to bleed heavily from an esophageal laceration than those whose blood pressure is normal.
What is motility?
Motility is the movement of food through the digestive system by contracting muscles within the digestive tract. There are two types of motility. Peristalsis, which is weak contraction force of the small intestine that moves chyme along the small intestine. It is mainly due to a pressure difference between the pyloric (beginning of small intestine) and the large intestine. Segmentation is the major contraction force that moves chyme along the gastrointestinal tract. It is muscular contraction of the lumen, which occurs at different parts of the small intestine.
