Table 1

Validation of oesophageal impedance for assessment of volume clearance

Time from swallow to: (n=35)Videofluoroscopy (seconds)Impedance (seconds)
Oesophageal filling2.14 (0.18)2.01 (0.11)
Oesophageal emptying5.93 (0.50)5.56 (0.32)
Interval filling—emptying  (volume clearance time)3.79 (0.39)3.55 (0.33)