Esophageal Manometry: A Comparison of Findings in Younger and Older Patients

We sought to determine the utility of esophageal manometry in an older patient population.Consecutively performed manometry studies (470) were reviewed and two groups were chosen for the study, those > or = 75 yr of age (66 patients) and those < or = 50 years (122 patients). Symptoms, manometric findings (lower esophageal sphincter [LES], esophageal body, upper esophageal sphincter [UES]) and diagnoses were compared between the groups.Dysphagia...