Impact of Carbonated Water on Metrics of High-Resolution Esophageal Manometry: A Retrospective Analysis

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The study assessed the impact of carbonated water on esophageal motility using high-resolution manometry (HRM) in patients with esophageal motility disorders (EMDs).
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A total of 110 patients were included, all of whom experienced symptoms despite proton-pump inhibitor treatment and had undergone HRM examinations.
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The HRM protocol involved administering still and carbonated water in both supine and upright positions to evaluate differences in esophageal motility metrics.
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Results showed that carbonated water consumption could influence the diagnosis of EMDs, potentially improving diagnostic accuracy for certain conditions.
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The study highlights the need for further research on carbonated water's role in differentiating EMDs, as current studies on this topic are limited.

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