Esophageal motor dysfunction in systemic sclerosis: clinical predictors and a risk stratification model

Key Points

• To identify clinical predictors of esophageal motor dysfunction in patients with systemic sclerosis and develop a risk stratification model.
• Analyzed clinical variables in patients with systemic sclerosis
• Developed a risk stratification model based on findings
• Used simple clinical parameters to predict motor dysfunction
• Esophageal motor dysfunction is prevalent in systemic sclerosis patients
• Clinical variables effectively predict dysfunction
• The risk stratification model shows promise for guiding diagnostic evaluations