What is pharyngeal manometry?
A pharyngeal manometry test is performed to evaluate the oropharyngeal swallow by distinguishing between impaired upper esophageal sphincter opening from poor upper esophageal sphincter relaxation. Reasons for the procedure Difficulty swallowing Risks of the procedure Nosebleed What to do the night before the procedure • Do not eat or drink anything after midnight prior to the test. • Your physician will instruct you if any medications should be withheld. • No sedation is required. You will be able to drive yourself home. Preparing for the procedure • The patient is admitted to the Reflux Center as an outpatient. • Vital signs are taken. • A written consent is obtained. • The test is scheduled for one hour. During the procedure • The patient is brought to the procedure room and is asked to put a hospital gown over their clothes. • A numbing medication may be used in the nose and the throat to ease the passage of the pharyngeal manometry catheter. The patient may experience nose pain an
