Progressive systemic sclerosis often causes esophageal motor dysfunction, leading to gastroesophageal reflux. Early diagnosis of esophageal motility issues is crucial for preventing complications.
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Progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS) is a multisystem autoimmune disease.
Esophageal involvement is common in PSS, affecting motility and potentially leading to complications.
Oesophageal manometry is a key diagnostic tool for assessing esophageal motor function.
Purpose:
To investigate oesophageal motor function using oesophageal manometry in patients with progressive systemic sclerosis.
To correlate manometric findings with the type of scleroderma (proximal vs. diffuse).
To explore the relationship between oesophageal dysfunction, gastro-oesophageal reflux, and respiratory compromise.
Summary:
Oesophageal manometry was performed on 48 patients with PSS (25 proximal, 23 diffuse).
Oesophageal lesions were observed in 70% of patients, but classical scleroderma manometric signs were present in only 31%.
Aperistaltic areas were noted, particularly in the proximal scleroderma group, suggesting early peristaltic modifications.
Oesophageal motility abnormalities and low lower oesophageal sphincter pressure contribute to gastro-oesophageal reflux and may impact respiratory function, especially in diffuse scleroderma.
Impact:
Findings highlight that oesophageal lesions are frequent in PSS, but classical manometric signs are less common.
Suggests potential early oesophageal motility changes at the junction of muscular coats.
Emphasizes the link between oesophageal dysfunction, reflux, and respiratory compromise in diffuse PSS.
Recommends early prevention of gastro-oesophageal reflux upon diagnosis of oesophageal motility abnormalities.