Relationship Between Diffuse Esophageal Spasm and Lower Esophageal Sphincter Dysfunction on Barium Studies and Manometry in 14 Patients

Abstract

Our preliminary data show that diffuse esophageal spasm is characterized on barium studies by frequent lower esophageal sphincter dysfunction rather than a classic corkscrew appearance. Barium and manometric studies may have complementary roles in the evaluation of patients with diffuse esophageal spasm.