DESCRIPTION:
The
purpose of Motility testing is to measure the pressure to the lower
esophageal Sphincter, the pressure and coordination of the body of
the esophagus and the upper esophageal sphincter pressure and
relaxation.
The
test is performed for patients with swallowing problems, atypical
chest pain, or long standing esophageal reflux.
PREPARATION:
You
should report to Patient Registration at William Beaumont Hospital –
Troy.
You
do not need a companion there is no sedation involved with this test.
The
procedure time is approximately one hour and you will be able to drive
yourself home afterwards.
·
If requested by the physician, you should not take any esophageal
reflux or stomach medication for 24 hours prior to the test.
·
You should have nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night
before the test.
FAQs for all procedures
PROCEDURE:
The
test is performed in the Endoscopy Unit at the hospital.
The
procedure does not cause any pain. The actual manometer used for the
test is the size of a IV tubing and is very flexible.
You will be sitting upright for the test.
The tube is lubricated to allow safe and easy passage into one of
your nostrils and you will be asked to swallow the tube as if it is a
long string of spaghetti. The tube will pass through the esophagus and
into the stomach.
The physician or nurse will than pull back the tube, one cm at a
time, monitoring the pressures on a computer screen. You will be asked
to swallow at intervals, in order that the relaxation and contraction of
the esophagus can be monitored.
The total test time is 30-45 minutes.
The
results of the test are analyzed by Dr. Bologna, who will make any
necessary recommendations to your referring physician. Your referring
physician will continue to manage your care.
If
you have any questions regarding the test, you may call the Endoscopy
Unit at 248.964.5122, or you may call the office at one of the numbers
listed above.
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