Various techniques have been devised to diagnose, characterize, and classify gastroesophageal reflux (GER). Stationary techniques, such as fluoroscopy and scintigraphy, provide interesting anatomic and functional information related to GER but…
Esophageal function tests are widely used, not only to obtain insight into esophageal physiology and pathophysiology in a research setting, but also to diagnose esophageal motor disorders in patients with…
The introduction of flexible fiberoptic endoscopy in the 1960s was a major step forward in the diagnosis and management of various esophageal disorders. Since then, there has been steady progress…
