Mano-videoendoscopic assessment in the evaluation of the pharyngeal contraction and upper esophageal sphincter function in dysphagic patients

摘要

Objective: Mano-videoendoscopy (MVE) is a manometry technique with endoscopic confirmation of the pressure catheter. This study aimed to investigate the possibility of replacing a videofluorographic swallowing study (VFSS) with MVE for the precise evaluation of the pharyngeal contraction and the upper esophageal sphincter (UES) function.