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Clinical utility of pharyngeal high‐resolution manometry with impedance for upper esophageal sphincter dysfunction in gastroenterology

Advances in Digestive Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Pharyngeal high‐resolution manometry with impedance (P‐HRM‐I) is an established assessment method used to evaluate pharyngeal swallowing. It provides precise quantification of swallowing biomechanics that enable the detection of alterations in swallowing physiology.
Mistyka Schar, Taher Omari, Michal Szczesniak, Chien‐Lin Chen, Richard Heddle, Charles Cock   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Differentiating the Clinical and Variant Spectrum of Hardikar Syndrome From Other MED12‐Related Developmental Disorders

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The rare X‐linked female‐restricted Hardikar syndrome (HDKR, OMIM # 301068) is characterized by multiple congenital anomalies including orofacial clefts, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and cardiac anomalies, but cognitive and neurobehavioral development is rarely impaired.
Tinne Warmoeskerken, Miel Theunis, Kris Van den Bogaert, Koenraad Devriendt, Jeroen Breckpot   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Impact of Etiology on Time to Vocal Fold Motion Recovery in Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
The time course of vocal fold motion recovery in UVFP reflects the underlying etiologies. This study showed that there was no difference in the time to recovery between UVFP from cardiothoracic versus thyroid/parathyroid surgeries, challenging the long‐held assumption that recovery time is proportional to the distance between injury site and larynx ...
Rishi Suresh, Ted Mau
wiley   +1 more source

Intramural Injection with Botulinum Toxin Type A in Piglet Esophagus. The Influencer on Maximum Load and Elongation:A Dose Response Study [PDF]

, 2016
Introduction The treatment of esophageal atresia (OA) is challenging. The main goal is to achieve primary anastomosis. We have previously demonstrated in a pig model that intramural injection of botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) resulted in significant ...
Pedersen, Mark Ellebæk, Qvist, Niels, Rasmussen, Lars, Schrøder, Henrik Daa   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

Insects and Survival: A Review of Primary and Secondary Defense Strategies

Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, EarlyView.
Based on a review of three decades of literature, insect defense mechanisms are classified into primary (I) and secondary (II) mechanisms of behavioral, morphological, and chemical nature. These mechanisms have been recorded in 22 (I) and 20 (II) orders, respectively.
Lucas Fernandes Silva, Rodrigo Almeida Pinheiro, José Cola Zanuncio, Conceição Aparecida dos Santos   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Intraoperative Intraluminal Endoscopy in the Surgical Treatment of Patients with Esophageal Diverticula of Various Localization

Российский журнал гастроэнтерологии, гепатологии, колопроктологии, 2019
Aim. To improve the results of surgical treatment of patients with esophageal diverticulum of various localization using intraoperative intraluminal endoscopy.
A. L. Shestakov, M. V. Khrustaleva, M. E. Shahbanov, N. A. Bulganina, T. T. Bitarov, I. A. Boeva, A. T. Tskhovrebov, I. A. Tarasova, O. V. Rykov, I. M. Selivanova, A. A. Bezaltynnykh   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

First successful experience of the Zenker's diverticulum endoscopic therapy in Kazakhstan

Клинический разбор в общей медицине, 2020
Zenker's diverticulum tends to occur in the elderly and is generally a relatively rare disorder; the prevalence of Zenker's diverticulum is 1.5–5% of all esophageal diverticula. Men are affected 2-3 times more frequently than women.
Kanat Batyrbekov , Alexey Zelenyy , Ainur Galiakbarova   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison of HEMOlysis Markers Among Three Pulsed Field Ablation Systems: HEMO‐PFA Study

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Pulsed field ablation (PFA) has emerged as a novel non‐thermal modality for atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. While hemolysis is a known complication of PFA, comparative data among different systems remain limited. Methods We prospectively enrolled 150 consecutive AF patients undergoing ablation with one of three PFA systems ...
Kazuhisa Matsumoto, Kei Matsumoto, Naomichi Tanaka, Wataru Sasaki, Tsukasa Naganuma, Masataka Narita, Hitoshi Mori, Yoshifumi Ikeda, Takahide Arai, Shintaro Nakano, Kazuo Matsumoto, Ritsushi Kato   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Radiographic and ultrasonographic evaluation of the esophagus in the horse [PDF]

, 2016
The purpose of this study was to describe the radiographic and ultrasonographic appearance of the esophagus of ten healthy horses. Contrast radiography showed variations in the long-axis shape of the esophagus at the thoracic inlet.
Palmers, K, Pardon, Bart, Paulussen, Ellen, Picavet, MT, Van der Vekens, Elke, van Loon, Gunther   +5 more
core  

Combined thoracoscopic and laparoscopic surgery for epiphrenic diverticulum with associated gastroesophageal reflux disease: a case report

Surgical Case Reports
Background Surgery is indicated for symptomatic epiphrenic esophageal diverticula. Based on the features of a case, thoracoscopic or laparoscopic approaches may be used.
Yusuke Uchi, Soji Ozawa, Tomofumi Ando, Koki Hayashi, Takuma Aoki, Motohide Shimazu   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source