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Aim of the studyTo analyze the referral pattern, indications and results of esophageal manometry in our setting. MethodsIn this retrospective study, manometry records of all consecutive patients who underwent esophageal manometry from January 2013 to June 2015 were analyzed. The results were interpreted as per Chicago classification v.3.0. The data was entered in Microsoft excel sheet and analyzed using necessary tests. Results-A total of 220 patients with a mean age of 45 years and male to female ratio of 7:4 formed the study group. The indications for manometric evaluation includeddysphagia (87,39.54%), gastroesophageal reflux(76,34.54%) , non-cardiac chest pain(25,11.36%), dyspepsia(20,9.09%) and prior to fundoplication surgery(12,5.45%). , 39.1% patients could be diagnosed with a definitive motility disorder while 29% had ineffective motility or frequently failed peristalsis. 36% patients had a normal study. ConclusionsEsophageal manometry in our setting is done mainly for dysphagia and reflux symptoms. The main referrals are from fellow gastroenterologists and surgeons. In 39% of cases, a definite diagnosis is possible. Achalsiacardia is the most common cause of motor dysphagia.