Esophageal motility disorders on High Resolution Manometry:
Chicago Classification v4.0
Dr. Ajay Kumar Yadav
DM resident Gastroenterology, NAMS
2081/07/14
Layout
Esophageal anatomy and physiology
High Resolution Manometry (HRM)
Chicago Classification Version 4.0 (CCv4.)
• Evolution
• Principles and Updates
• Preparation and Positioning
• HRM Metrics and Thresholds
• Provocative measures
• CCv3.0 Vs CCv4.0
• Diagnosis of Esophageal motility and obstructive diosrders
• Take Home message
Esophagus: anatomy and physiology
• 20-22 cm long, food conduit, muscular tube (skeletal and smooth
muscle)
• Unlike distal GIT, no serosal layer
• Innervation:
• Motor: Vagus nerve (NA  skeletal muscle, DMNV smooth muscle)
• ENS: Myenteric plexus (sparse in proximal esophagus) + meissner’s (sub-
mucosal) plexus (sparse in human)
• Sensation: Cervical esophagus by SLN + remainder by RLN
• Peristalsis:
Normally atonic, intraluminal pressure ~ pleural pressure
Primary: initiated by swallow and traverses entire length of
esophagus
Secondary: eliciated in response to focal esophageal distension with
air, fluid, or a balloon, beginning at the locus of distension
Deglutitive inhibition
Excitatory NT: cholinergic
Inhibitory: NO + VIP
• EGJ:
3 contributors: LES + crural diaphragm + gastric cardia musculature
Resting LES tone: 10-30 mm Hg relative to intragastric pressure
HRM: EGJ contractile integral 28 to 125 mm hg/cm
LES contraction: myogenic + neurogenic
LES relaxation:
Triggered by distension from either side of EGJ or swallowing
Deglutitive LES relaxation: Vagus nerve, NT NO + VIP
The LES relaxes during initial phase of swallow, but it does not actualy
open until bolus enters LES, thereby implicating intrabolus pressure
• Transient LES relaxations (tLESRs):
To selectively permit gas venting of the stomach
Occur most frequently in postprandial state during gastric distension
Distinguished from swallow-induced relaxation:
1. Prolonged (>10 S) and independent of swallowing
2. a/w contraction of distal esophageal longitudional muscle  esophageal
shortening
3. No synchronized esophageal peristalsis
4. a/w crural diaphragm inhibition
High Resolution Manometry (HRM)
• Gold standard for evaluating esophageal motility.
• First conceptualized by Ray Clouse in 1990 as a replacement for
conventional esophageal manometry
• Clinical introduction: Early 2000s
• Diagnostic tool: 2008
• Indication:
• Evaluation of peristalsis and EGJOO
• Evaluation of functional dysphagia, Non-cardiac chest pain
• To assess esophageal peristalsis before anti-reflux surgery
HRM Cont..
• Pressure sensor technology
• Software system: real-time plotting of spatiotemporal pressure topography  Esophageal
Pressure Topography (EPT) aka “Clouse Plots”
• HRM Systems:
 22-, 24-, or 36-channel Water Perfusion System (WPS)
Less expensive
Drawbacks: tedious maintenance, limited energy frequency response, challenging to set up and use,
susceptible to artifacts
 Solid State Manometry (SSM)
Most frequently used
High frequency response
Easier to use
Drawbacks: more expensive, fragile, lower tolerance among pts
• CCv4.0 recommends using any SSM with < 2 cm of sensor spacing
• Typical SSM catheter from Medtronic
• 4.2 mm diameter and 36-channel pressure sensors at 1 cm intervals.
• Each sensor measures pressure over a length of 2.5 mm by an array of 12
circumferential solids state micro-transducers  single value at each channel
level
• Simultaneous measurement of pressure throughout the entire esophagus,
spanning from UES to proximal stomach.
• High Resolution Impedance Manometry (HRIM)
• HRM sensors + 18 impedance sensors spaced 2 cm apart
• Allows visualization of the movement of bolus within esophagus
Evolution of Chicago Classification
2009
2011
2015
2019
Key priorities and updates in CCv4.0
HRM CCv4.0 Recommendations
Standarization of
HRM study protocols
Diagnostic
thresholds
HRM metrics
definitions
Provocative
maneuvers
Update on classification
of ECG, Peristaltsis
disorders
Recommendations for Preparation and
positioning of the patient for HRM as per CCv4.0
• Fasting > 4hrs
for achalasia or
delayed gastric
emptying
• Avoid
medications
which may
impact
peristalsis (e.g.
CCBs, Nitrates)
• H/O Previous
foregut surgery
(e.g.
fundoplication,
myotomy, hernia
repair)
THERMAL COMPENSATION
C/I
Altered
mentation
Structural
obstruction
Abnormal
nasal
passages
Abnormal
esophageal
anatomy
Frank
aspiration
Coagulopathy
Anatomical markers placement
Assessment of HRM metrics
HRM Metrics and Thresholds
Moderate
GRADE, SR
Low GRADE, SR
Very Low
GRADE, SR
Moderate
GRADE, SR
Effect of position on esophageal
motility in healthy subject
Compared to swallows in the
supine postion, esophageal
contractions in the upright
position have increased velocity
(↓ed DL) and ↓ed vigor (↓DCI) #
Gravity  ↓mechanical work
Provocative Manometric measures
Indications:
Demonstrate
peristaltic reserve
Induce abnormal
motility (in case
of unequivocal
result)  confirm
diagnosis
HRM recording of a solid test meal
CCv3.0 HRM Proctocol for classification of
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Manometric Definitions CCv3.0 Vs CCv4.0
Classification of achalasia cardia
Achalasia cardia cont..
EGJOO sub-types
Clinically relevant
ECGOO
Manometric
ECGOO +
1. Clinical
symptoms (e.g.
dysphagia, non-
cardiac chest
pain)
2. Supportive
tests: TBE, FLIP
Disorders of Peristalsis with Reduced Contractile Vigor or
Continuity of Peristalsis
Disorders of Peristalsis with Esophageal Spasticity or
Hypercontractility
Take
home
message
Reference
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High Resolution Manometry ccv 4.0 on Esophageal motility disorders.pptx

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    Esophageal motility disorderson High Resolution Manometry: Chicago Classification v4.0 Dr. Ajay Kumar Yadav DM resident Gastroenterology, NAMS 2081/07/14
  • 2.
    Layout Esophageal anatomy andphysiology High Resolution Manometry (HRM) Chicago Classification Version 4.0 (CCv4.) • Evolution • Principles and Updates • Preparation and Positioning • HRM Metrics and Thresholds • Provocative measures • CCv3.0 Vs CCv4.0 • Diagnosis of Esophageal motility and obstructive diosrders • Take Home message
  • 3.
    Esophagus: anatomy andphysiology • 20-22 cm long, food conduit, muscular tube (skeletal and smooth muscle) • Unlike distal GIT, no serosal layer • Innervation: • Motor: Vagus nerve (NA  skeletal muscle, DMNV smooth muscle) • ENS: Myenteric plexus (sparse in proximal esophagus) + meissner’s (sub- mucosal) plexus (sparse in human) • Sensation: Cervical esophagus by SLN + remainder by RLN
  • 4.
    • Peristalsis: Normally atonic,intraluminal pressure ~ pleural pressure Primary: initiated by swallow and traverses entire length of esophagus Secondary: eliciated in response to focal esophageal distension with air, fluid, or a balloon, beginning at the locus of distension Deglutitive inhibition Excitatory NT: cholinergic Inhibitory: NO + VIP
  • 5.
    • EGJ: 3 contributors:LES + crural diaphragm + gastric cardia musculature Resting LES tone: 10-30 mm Hg relative to intragastric pressure HRM: EGJ contractile integral 28 to 125 mm hg/cm LES contraction: myogenic + neurogenic LES relaxation: Triggered by distension from either side of EGJ or swallowing Deglutitive LES relaxation: Vagus nerve, NT NO + VIP The LES relaxes during initial phase of swallow, but it does not actualy open until bolus enters LES, thereby implicating intrabolus pressure
  • 6.
    • Transient LESrelaxations (tLESRs): To selectively permit gas venting of the stomach Occur most frequently in postprandial state during gastric distension Distinguished from swallow-induced relaxation: 1. Prolonged (>10 S) and independent of swallowing 2. a/w contraction of distal esophageal longitudional muscle  esophageal shortening 3. No synchronized esophageal peristalsis 4. a/w crural diaphragm inhibition
  • 7.
    High Resolution Manometry(HRM) • Gold standard for evaluating esophageal motility. • First conceptualized by Ray Clouse in 1990 as a replacement for conventional esophageal manometry • Clinical introduction: Early 2000s • Diagnostic tool: 2008 • Indication: • Evaluation of peristalsis and EGJOO • Evaluation of functional dysphagia, Non-cardiac chest pain • To assess esophageal peristalsis before anti-reflux surgery
  • 8.
    HRM Cont.. • Pressuresensor technology • Software system: real-time plotting of spatiotemporal pressure topography  Esophageal Pressure Topography (EPT) aka “Clouse Plots” • HRM Systems:  22-, 24-, or 36-channel Water Perfusion System (WPS) Less expensive Drawbacks: tedious maintenance, limited energy frequency response, challenging to set up and use, susceptible to artifacts  Solid State Manometry (SSM) Most frequently used High frequency response Easier to use Drawbacks: more expensive, fragile, lower tolerance among pts
  • 9.
    • CCv4.0 recommendsusing any SSM with < 2 cm of sensor spacing • Typical SSM catheter from Medtronic • 4.2 mm diameter and 36-channel pressure sensors at 1 cm intervals. • Each sensor measures pressure over a length of 2.5 mm by an array of 12 circumferential solids state micro-transducers  single value at each channel level • Simultaneous measurement of pressure throughout the entire esophagus, spanning from UES to proximal stomach. • High Resolution Impedance Manometry (HRIM) • HRM sensors + 18 impedance sensors spaced 2 cm apart • Allows visualization of the movement of bolus within esophagus
  • 10.
    Evolution of ChicagoClassification 2009 2011 2015 2019
  • 11.
    Key priorities andupdates in CCv4.0
  • 12.
    HRM CCv4.0 Recommendations Standarizationof HRM study protocols Diagnostic thresholds HRM metrics definitions Provocative maneuvers Update on classification of ECG, Peristaltsis disorders
  • 13.
    Recommendations for Preparationand positioning of the patient for HRM as per CCv4.0 • Fasting > 4hrs for achalasia or delayed gastric emptying • Avoid medications which may impact peristalsis (e.g. CCBs, Nitrates) • H/O Previous foregut surgery (e.g. fundoplication, myotomy, hernia repair) THERMAL COMPENSATION C/I Altered mentation Structural obstruction Abnormal nasal passages Abnormal esophageal anatomy Frank aspiration Coagulopathy
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    HRM Metrics andThresholds Moderate GRADE, SR Low GRADE, SR
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    Effect of positionon esophageal motility in healthy subject Compared to swallows in the supine postion, esophageal contractions in the upright position have increased velocity (↓ed DL) and ↓ed vigor (↓DCI) # Gravity  ↓mechanical work
  • 20.
    Provocative Manometric measures Indications: Demonstrate peristalticreserve Induce abnormal motility (in case of unequivocal result)  confirm diagnosis
  • 23.
    HRM recording ofa solid test meal
  • 26.
    CCv3.0 HRM Proctocolfor classification of Esophageal Motility Disorders
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    EGJOO sub-types Clinically relevant ECGOO Manometric ECGOO+ 1. Clinical symptoms (e.g. dysphagia, non- cardiac chest pain) 2. Supportive tests: TBE, FLIP
  • 33.
    Disorders of Peristalsiswith Reduced Contractile Vigor or Continuity of Peristalsis
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    Disorders of Peristalsiswith Esophageal Spasticity or Hypercontractility
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