Newly Developed Evaluation of Esophageal Wall Motion Using Endoscopic Ultrasonography via Transnasal Endoscopy: Clinical Application in Esophageal Achalasia

Key Points

• The new method reveals insights into esophageal motility disorders, enhancing understanding of esophageal wall motion.
• Evaluation of esophageal wall motion using transnasal endoscopic ultrasonography shows promising safety and reproducibility.
• This pilot study establishes a foundational method for potential new treatment strategies for esophageal achalasia.
• Insights gained through this innovative evaluation method may improve clinical approaches to esophageal motility disorders.