# Esophageal Manometry
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**Esophageal manometry** is a [[diagnostic]] test used to determine the health and function of the [[esophagus]]. During the procedure, someone sends a tube through the nose and down the esophagus. Then the person swallows a bunch and the tube can measure the speed, strength and pattern of muscle movements.
![[esophageal manometry.png]]
This test can be used to diagnose conditions such as:
- [[hiatal hernia]]
- [[achalasia]]
- [[esophageal diverticulum]]
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