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what is the best diagnostic test for achlasia for the boards?

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  #2

manometry

  #3

so if the options give barium and manometry both,we should pick manometry?

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  #4

hi mdcooper

barium swallow is the first step for all patient with complaine of dysphasia and when from hx and P/E your suspsion to achalasia is so high( for example when you see air fluid level in chest xray) you select mano to confirm your diagnosis,

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