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Serosal patch of the gastroesophageal junction: an experimental study in dogs [PDF]
, 1998 Thirty two dogs were operated on in order to evaluate the mucosal regeneration of the serosal patch at the gastroesophageal junction. The operation began with a cardiotomy involving one centimeter of the esophagus and two centimeters of the stomach ...
Goldenberg, Saul +2 more
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Interrater reliability in pediatric high‐resolution anorectal manometry recordings
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.Abstract Objectives High‐resolution anorectal manometry (HR‐ARM) is a diagnostic test assessing anorectal neuromuscular function in children with constipation and/or fecal incontinence. Interrater reliability of HR‐ARM in children has not been previously studied. The aim of this study was to assess the interrater reliability of pediatric HR‐ARM studies.
Julia M. J. van der Zande +12 more
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Esophageal Pharmacobezoar in a Patient with Achalasia: A Case Report
Middle East Journal of Digestive Diseases, 2019 A few cases with esophageal bezoar have been reported in achalasia. We describe here a rare case of esophageal pharmacobezoar after ingestion of ferrous sulfate capsules in a patient with achalasia.
Hamid Tavakkoli
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Achalasia Cardia: Balloon, Tunnel, or Knife?
Journal of Digestive Endoscopy, 2022 Achalasia cardia is a rare esophageal motility disorder characterized by impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter during swallowing and aperistalsis of the esophageal smooth muscles.
Amit Maydeo
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Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.Abstract Objectives Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is characterized by eosinophilic inflammation and epithelial remodeling. However, current biomarkers focus predominantly on eosinophilia, overlooking basal cell hyperplasia (BCH), a histologic feature that may persist despite treatment.
Adi Eindor‐Abarbanel +7 more
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High-resolution manometry in achalasia of esophagus
Revista Cubana de Medicina Militar, 2021 Introduction: High-resolution esophageal manometry is the ideal test for the diagnosis of achalasia and shows the presence of tertiary waves or aperistalsis and increased pressure, in the absence of relaxation, of the lower esophageal sphincter ...
Tatiana Amable Días +7 more
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Diagnósticos de enfermagem de pacientes em período pré-operatório de cirurgia esofágica [PDF]
, 2009 This study aimed to identify and analyze the nursing diagnoses of patients in the preoperative period of esophageal surgeries. Data were collected by means of an instrument, based on Horta's Conceptual Model.
CANINI, Silvia Rita Marin da Silva +3 more
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JPGN Reports, EarlyView.Abstract Objectives Vascular anomalies can cause extrinsic esophageal compression, leading to dysphagia or feeding difficulties in children. Diagnosis typically relies on imaging and endoscopy, which may under‐ or overestimate functional narrowing. Endoluminal functional lumen imaging probe (EndoFLIP) provides luminal parameters in real‐time, but its ...
Brett J. Hoskins +2 more
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Risk of esophageal cancer in achalasia cardia: A meta‐analysis
JGH Open, 2019 Introduction The association between cancer of the esophagus and achalasia has long been recognized. However, it has also been recognized that cancers themselves can give rise to achalasia‐like syndromes. The risk of developing cancer is also a factor in
Clare L Gillies +3 more
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Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy in Diffuse Thickened Esophageal Wall in an Adolescent
Case Reports in Gastroenterology, 2018 Achalasia is an extremely rare pathology in children. Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is the gold standard for the surgical treatment of achalasia in adults, but only a limited number of cases of achalasia treatment using POEM in children have been ...
Alexander A. Smirnov +6 more
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