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1. Measurement of the pressure of gases or fluids by means of a manometer.
2. The measurement of pressure using a device called a manometer.
2. The measurement of pressure using a device called a manometer.
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The measurement of the pressure generated by the anal sphincter, which is used to evaluate anal incompetence and fecal incontinence.
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The measurement of intraesophageal pressures at one or more sites by intraluminal pressure-sensitive instruments.
Esophageal manometry is done to measure muscle pressure and movements in the esophagus in the evaluation of achalasia.