Are there any complications from esophageal manometry?
Esophageal manometry is an extremely safe test. We have performed over 5,000 manometries with no serious complication. Patients may have a sore throat for a few hours afterward, and the nose may be slightly irritated form the passage of the tube. Rarely patients have nosebleeds. Patients should let the technician know if they have a tendency for nosebleeds or have suffered a broken nose.
