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The effect of position on esophageal structure and function determined with solid-state high-resolution manometry.
J Dig Dis. 2015 Jun;16(6):350-6
Authors: Zhang XJ, Xiang XL, Tu L, Xie XP, Hou XH
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the influence of posture on the anatomy and function of esophageal sphincters using solid-state high-resolution manometry.
METHODS: Fifty individuals underwent esophageal manometry with a 36-channel solid-state catheter in the supine and upright positions. The length and pressure of the esophageal sphincters, as well as the esophageal and intra-abdominal lengths of lower esophageal sphincter (LES), were recorded. The residual pressure of the upper esophageal sphincter (UES) and the 4-s integrated relaxation pressure were also measured when the participants swallowed 10 consecutive servings of water (5 mL each). The Bland-Altman plot was used to assess agreement between these parameters in the supine and upright positions.
RESULTS: The LES resting pressure was significantly decreased in the upright position compared with the supine position (13.85 ± 5.90 mmHg vs 18.09 ± 7.80 mmHg, P = 0.000). Weaker integrated relaxation pressures were observed when the participants were in the upright position (5.66 ± 3.33 mmHg vs 7.80 ± 3.25 mmHg, P = 0.000). Compared with the supine position, the upright esophageal length was longer (P = 0.004) and the upper border of the LES was lower (P = 0.050) when the individuals were in the upright position. The agreement between the two positions was acceptable for the esophageal length, LES upper border location and LES pressure measurements.
CONCLUSIONS: Body position exerts a greater influence on the LES than on the UES. Thus, it is necessary to establish normal values for the LES basal pressure and residual pressure in different positions.
PMID: 25940059 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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