Pediatric Esophageal Manometry

Esophageal Manometry is used to examine the characteristics of pressure values obtained from different areas of esophagus and pressure waves that occur in the esophagus while swallowing. It is performed on children after administering a minimal sedation. After the patient is given a specific pressure catheter for measurement, pressure values are recorded on computer with relevant software and results are edited on computer before evaluation. Esophageal manometry is used for congenital and acquired diseases such as achalasia related with swallowing disorders, other motor function disorders of esophagus, central nervous system diseases, certain metabolic diseases and connective tissue diseases.

Esophageal manometry appointments

After the patient is examined in Pediatric Surgery Outpatient Clinic, if necessary, the physician in the outpatient clinic books and appointment.

Requirements and explanations for esophageal manometry

• Please contact Pediatric Surgery Outpatient clinic on the date of appointment. The operation is performed in a private room in Pediatric Surgery Outpatient Clinic.

• Please bring approved esophageal manometry request document with you.

• Please keep your referral documents with you.

• Please bring all X-ray results with you.

• If there is any medication that your child is taking regularly, the medications should be given on regular intervals and doses.

• Before the operation, if needed, the child is given fruit juice with sedative medication. Therefore, a beverage favored by the child, such as a particular type of fruit juice or milk should be brought.

• Mother or father of the child is also taken to the examination room for the adaptation of child to the environment.

• It may be helpful to bring the favorite belongings of the child, such as toys, pictures, etc.

• The operation takes approximately 30 minutes.

• The results should be taken at 13:30 on the following working day from the responsible physician in Pediatric Surgery Outpatient Clinic.