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Esophagogastric Junction Distensibility on Functional Lumen Imaging Probe Topography Predicts Treatment Response in Achalasia-Anatomy Matters!

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology, 2019
INTRODUCTION To compare the utility of the distensibility index (DI) on functional lumen imaging probe (FLIP) topography to other esophagogastric junction (EGJ) metrics in assessing treatment response in achalasia in the context of esophageal anatomy ...
Anand S. Jain   +9 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Enhancing Surgical Decision‐Making for Infected Cardiac Device Lead Removal With 18F‐FDG PET/CT: A Case Study and Literature Analysis

open access: yesClinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Residual implantable cardiac electronic device (ICED) leads pose a significant infection risk, necessitating a multimodal diagnostic and therapeutic approach. This case highlights the critical role of PET/CT imaging in guiding surgical decision‐making, particularly in cases of chronic infections with embedded or fractured lead fragments. While
Said Khallikane   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Family case of cardiac achalasia

open access: yesРоссийский журнал гастроэнтерологии, гепатологии, колопроктологии, 2014
The aim of review. To present modern data on the genetic theory of development of cardiac achalasia and data of original clinical case of the patient with vertical type of achalasia inheritance.Key points.
Yu. V. Yevsyutina   +2 more
doaj  

The Prevalence of Esophageal Hypomotility and Its Relationship With Dysmotility Score in Vietnamese Patients Having Reflux Symptoms

open access: yesJGH Open, Volume 9, Issue 12, December 2025.
ABSTRACT Aim This study aimed to determine the prevalence of esophageal hypomotility and examine its association with FSSG scores among Vietnamese patients presenting with reflux symptoms. Methods A cross‐sectional study was conducted in 403 adults with reflux‐suspected symptoms and a GERD‐Q score ≥ 8 undergoing high‐resolution manometry (HRM) at Hoang
Hung Hoang Manh   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Radiological evaluation of esophageal function in dysphagia with special emphasis on achalasia [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
In idiopathic achalasia, degeneration of the inhibitory innervation of the esophageal smooth muscle results in absence of primary peristalsis and in incomplete relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES).
Andersson, Mats
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Amyloidosis for the Gastroenterologist: A Comprehensive Systematic Review of Diagnosis and Management of Gastrointestinal Manifestations

open access: yesJournal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Volume 40, Issue 12, Page 2842-2856, December 2025.
ABSTRACT Background Amyloidosis is a rare, multisystem disorder characterized by extracellular deposition of misfolded protein fibrils. Gastrointestinal (GI) amyloidosis is uncommon but under‐recognized due to nonspecific symptoms, but early diagnosis is critical to improve quality of life and prognosis.
Myo Jin Tang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Frequency of Herpes Virus (HSV) in Esophageal Muscle Samples among Patients with Achalasia under Heller Myotomy [PDF]

open access: green, 2021
Tahmaseb Jouzdani   +5 more
openalex   +1 more source

Assessment of Esophagogastric Junction Barrier Function With the Supine‐Upright Transition of the Chicago Classification Protocol

open access: yesNeurogastroenterology &Motility, Volume 37, Issue 12, December 2025.
ABSTRACT Background & Aims The straight leg raise (SLR) is a provocative maneuver used to assess the esophagogastric junction (EGJ) barrier function during high‐resolution manometry (HRM) and is part of the Milan Score (MS). The Chicago Classification 4.0 (CCv4.0) protocol requires patients to perform a supine‐upright transition (SUT), increasing intra‐
Stefano Siboni   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Combined endoscopic approaches to the cardiac sphincter achalasia treatment

open access: yesZaporožskij Medicinskij Žurnal, 2015
Aim. To assess combined endoscopic approaches to the cardiac sphincter achalasia treatment. Results. There are preliminary results of treatment and methods of carrying out of combined endoscopic pneumocardiodilatation and injections of botulotoxin ...
V. N. Klimenko   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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