A patient is has to undergo a procedure that involves passing a tube through the oral pharynx into the stomach. The barometric pressure is measured using a transducer. This procedure most accurately describes:
A. endoscopy
B. barium radiology study
C. esophageal manometry study
D. 24-hour pH monitoring
E. urea breath test
Answer: C
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