Esophageal motility is best evaluated using a combination of endoscopy and barium x-ray study. In achalasia, endoscopy helps to rule out gastroesophageal junction malignancy. In scleroderma, ...

Peristalsis is absent. However, in contrast to achalasia, basal lower esophageal sphincter pressure is also effectively absent.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . DESTIN, Fla. — Stepwise interventions, starting with diet and moving on to pharmacotherapies in more severe ...