Esophageal manometry is useful all this conditions EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: Malignancy
Description: Esophageal manometry, or motility testing, entails positioning a pressure sensing catheter within the esophagus. Manometry is used to diagnose 1. Motility disorders (achalasia, diffuse esophageal spasm) 2.To assess peristaltic integrity prior to the surgery for reflux disease. Esophageal malignancy is not diagnosed with esophageal manometry. Upper GI endoscopy is the effective method for malignancy and biopsy can be taken. Ref: Harrison, Edition-18,Page-2430
Category:
Medicine
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now