Normal subjects | Hiatus hernia | Simulated reduction | |
---|---|---|---|
Maximal pressure (mm Hg) | 28 (1.2) | 17 (1)7-150 | 27 (1.6) |
Axial length (cm) | 4.0 (0.2) | 5.8 (0.4)7-150 | 2.9 (0.1)7-150 |
Length proximal to SCJ (cm) | 2.8 (0.2) | 2.6 (0.4) | 2.6 (0.3) |
Length distal to SCJ (cm) | 1.1 (0.1) | 2.9 (0.1)7-150 | 0.5 (0.1)7-150 |
Percentage radial asymmetry | 34 (2) | 52 (2)7-150 | 38 (2) |
Maximal pressure with AC (mm Hg) | 41 (1.2) | 26 (1.5)7-150 | 44 (1.1) |
Maximal pressure with Müller manoeuvre (mm Hg) | 55 (1.3) | 37 (1.4)7-150 | 55 (1.6) |
All pressures are referenced to atmospheric pressure. SCJ, squamocolumnar junction.
All values are mean (SEM).
↵7-150 p<0.05 versus normal.