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Radiological evaluation of esophageal function in dysphagia with special emphasis on achalasia [PDF]
, 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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Smooth muscle fascicular reorientation is required for esophageal morphogenesis and dependent on Cdo. [PDF]
, 2013 Postnatal maturation of esophageal musculature involves proximal-to-distal replacement of smooth muscle with skeletal muscle by elusive mechanisms. We report that this process is impaired in mice lacking the cell surface receptor Cdo and identify the ...
Anthony I. Romer +40 more
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Neurogastroenterology &Motility, Volume 38, Issue 3, March 2026.Functional lumen imaging probe did not offer additional yield over high‐resolution manometry and timed barium esophagram in identifying which treated achalasia patients with persistent or recurrent symptoms were likely to benefit from further treatment.
Elise M. Wessels +4 more
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Российский журнал гастроэнтерологии, гепатологии, колопроктологии, 2018 Aim of review. To present clinical guidelines of the Russian gastroenterological association on management of cardiac achalasia and cardiospasm to practical doctors. Summary.
V. T. Ivashkin +6 more
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Fate of the esophagogastric anastomosis [PDF]
, 2005 ObjectiveThe study objective was to evaluate histopathology of the esophagogastric anastomosis after esophagectomy, determine time trends of histologic changes, and identify factors influencing those findings.MethodsA total of 231 patients underwent 468 ...
Rice, Thomas W. +6 more
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Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, Volume 1557, Issue 1, March 2026.Bringing together experts in reflux diseases, including gastroenterologists, surgeons, endoscopists, laryngologists, pulmonologists, and research scientists, the inaugural Gatherings in Esophagology (GiE) was held May 30–31, 2025, in France as a new initiative of Organisation mondiale d'Etudes Spécialisées pour les maladies de l'Oesophage (OESO).
Jennifer Cable +38 more
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Gastroenterology Research and Practice, 2018 Background. High-resolution impedance manometry (HRIM) can calculate the bolus motion parameters and the ratio of complete esophageal transit besides the conventional esophageal dynamic parameters; therefore, we could better manage the patients with ...
Zhaoyu Liu +5 more
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Atrio-esophageal fistula complicating esophageal achalasia
Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery, 2011 A 75-year-old male, known to have achalasia, was admitted to the intensive care unit with massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding and sepsis. He had a history of purulent pericarditis 18 months earlier. He also presented with atrial fibrillation associated with a cerebral transient ischemic accident two months earlier.
Paul, Achouh +3 more
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Fanconi Syndrome After a Single Exposure to Intravenous Zoledronic Acid
Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 2, February 2026.ABSTRACT Bisphosphonates are commonly used to reduce fracture risk in patients with osteoporosis, in those with malignant metastatic bone disease and for treatment of malignant hypercalcaemia. We present the case of a woman in her 80s admitted with recurrent falls who developed Fanconi syndrome after a single dose of intravenous Zoledronic acid despite
Rita Deb +2 more
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Achalasia Combined with Esophageal Cancer Treated by Concurrent Chemoradiation Therapy
Gut and Liver, 2009 Achalasia is a rare neurological deficit of the esophagus that produces an impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter and decreased motility of the esophageal body.
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