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Why Is Esophageal Manometry Performed?
Your doctor may want you to have an esophageal manometry because you have difficulty swallowing, pain in swallowing, non-cardiac chest pain (a cardiac work up has ruled out heart problems), or if you have had chronic heartburn in the past and may now be considering surgery as an alternative to continued medication.







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