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Dysphagia strongly correlates with major esophageal motility disorders in Indian patients. However, symptom correlation with high-resolution manometry findings remains limited for other conditions, necessitating further research.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Esophageal Physiology
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • High-resolution manometry (HRM) is crucial for diagnosing esophageal motility disorders.
  • Understanding symptom correlation with HRM findings is vital for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the association between patient symptoms and esophageal high-resolution manometry (HRM) findings in an Indian population.
  • To determine the diagnostic utility of HRM for various esophageal symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective data from 154 patients undergoing esophageal manometry across two Indian centers over 18 months.
  • Symptom categorization included motor dysphagia, noncardiac chest pain (NCCP), gastroesophageal reflux (GER), and esophageal belching.
  • Correlation analysis between reported symptoms and manometric findings.

Main Results:

  • 35.71% of patients had normal manometry; peristaltic disorders were observed in 31.16% (major) and 33.76% (minor).
  • Dysphagia was linked to achalasia cardia (45.1%), ineffective esophageal motility (IEM) (22.53%), and normal studies (19.71%).
  • Dysphagia was the sole symptom demonstrating a high likelihood ratio and positive predictive value for major motility disorders.

Conclusions:

  • Dysphagia shows a significant correlation with major esophageal peristaltic abnormalities.
  • The correlation between manometry findings and other esophageal symptoms in the Indian context requires larger studies for validation.