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Modeling of influential predictors of gastric cancer incidence rates in Golestan Province, North Iran [PDF]

, 2014
Golestan province has a reputation for relatively high incidence rates of gastric cancer in Iran. Along with dietary, lifestyle and environmental influential factors, soil selenium and high levels of pesticide used may exert influence in this region. The
Behnampour, N., Hajizadeh, E., Semnani, S., Zayeri, F.   +3 more
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Primary versus secondary achalasia: New signs on barium esophagogram

Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, 2015
Aim: To investigate new signs on barium swallow that can differentiate primary from secondary achalasia. Materials and Methods: Records of 30 patients with primary achalasia and 17 patients with secondary achalasia were reviewed.
Pankaj Gupta, Uma Debi, Saroj Kant Sinha, Kaushal Kishor Prasad   +3 more
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Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia and Achalasia-Like Syndromes: Insights From HRM and FLIP

Gastro Hep Advances, 2023
High-resolution manometry, Chicago Classification v4.0, the functional lumen imaging probe, Panometry, and per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) are all now integral parts of the landscape for managing achalasia or, more precisely, achalasia-like syndromes.
Peter J. Kahrilas, Dustin A. Carlson, John E. Pandolfino   +2 more
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Chicago Classification ver. 4.0: Diagnosis of Achalasia and Esophagogastric Junction Outflow Obstruction

The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology, 2022
Achalasia is a common esophageal motility disorder characterized by inappropriate relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter and a loss of normal peristalsis in the esophageal body. The newly suggested Chicago Classification ver.
Kee Wook Jung
doaj   +1 more source

Esophageal achalasia in a two-year-old boy [PDF]

Srpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo, 2020
Introduction. Esophageal achalasia is a neurodegenerative motility disorder, which is characterized by ineffective or absent esophageal peristalsis and the lack of hypertonic lower esophageal sphincter relaxation.
Savić Đorđe, Miličković Maja, Ilić Predrag, Vukadin Miroslav, Stojakov Dejan   +4 more
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Can intraoperative manometry influence the outcome of the surgical treatment of achalasia? [PDF]

, 2019
Introduction. Achalasia is defined as incomplete or even absent relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter secondary to the chronic degeneration of unspecified etiology of the myenteric nerve plexus. Material and method.
Alecu, Lucian, Ivascu, Robert, Mihaila, Daniela, Mirea, Liliana, Slavu, Iulian, Tulin, Adrian   +5 more
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An evaluation of 605 endoscopic examination in a rural setting, Lacor Hospital in Northern Uganda [PDF]

, 2016
Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the profile of esophagogastroduodenal (EGDS) diseases diagnosed by upper endoscopy in a rural area of Uganda in a retro-protective study of 605 patients.
Alema NO, Ogwang DM, Okello TR, Pecorella I.   +3 more
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The number and size of Lugol‐voiding areas were reduced by pneumatic dilation in a patient with achalasia and esophageal cancer

JGH Open, 2020
Achalasia is a rare benign esophageal motility disease caused by the impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter, which results from nerve damage. Patients with achalasia are known to have a high risk of esophageal cancer.
Shinwa Tanaka, Hirofumi Abe, Ryusuke Ariyoshi, Hiroya Sakaguchi, Taro Oshikiri, Tetsu Nakamura, Yoshiko Nakano, Yoshinori Morita, Takashi Toyonaga, Eiji Umegaki, Hiroshi Yokozaki, Yoshihiro Kakeji, Yuzo Kodama   +12 more
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Megaesophagus in a Line of Transgenic Rats: A Model of Achalasia [PDF]

, 2014
Megaesophagus is defined as the abnormal enlargement or dilatation of the esophagus, characterized by a lack of normal contraction of the esophageal walls.
Borjeson, Tiffany M., Carr, Candice A., Cristofaro, V., Ducore, Rebecca M., Feng, Yan, Fox, James G, Lindstrom, J. M., Luo, J., Muthupalani, Sureshkumar, Pang, Jassia, Sullivan, M. P.   +10 more
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POEM for Esophageal Achalasia [PDF]

Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 2020
Over the past decade, per-oral endoscopic myotomy has been shown to be a durable minimally invasive approach to the treatment of esophageal achalasia. Patients with suspected achalasia should undergo upper endoscopy, timed barium esophagram, and high-resolution manometry to confirm the diagnosis.
Amy L, Holmstrom, Eric S, Hungness
openaire   +2 more sources