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Prolonged Esophagitis After Primary Dysfunction of the Pyloric Sphincter in the Rat and Therapeutic Potential of the Gastric Pentadecapeptide BPC 157

Journal of Pharmacological Sciences, 2007
Seven or fourteen days or twelve months after suturing one tube into the pyloric sphincter (removed by peristalsis by the seventh day), rats exhibit prolonged esophagitis with a constantly lowered pressure not only in the pyloric, but also in the lower ...
Ivan Dobric, Petar Drvis, Igor Petrovic, Drazen Shejbal, Luka Brcic, Alenka Boban Blagaic, Lovorka Batelja, Marko Sever, Neven Kokic, Ante Tonkic, Ivan Zoricic, Sandro Mise, Mario Staresinic, Bozo Radic, Ana Jakir, Jaksa Babel, Spomenko Ilic, Tihomir Vuksic, Ivan Jelic, Tomislav Anic, Sven Seiwerth, Predrag Sikiric   +21 more
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High-resolution manometric features of achalasia of the cardia

National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2018
Background: Achalasia of the cardia is a common esophageal motility disorder. High-resolution manometry is the gold standard for the diagnosis of achalasia.
Deepanjan Dey, Karuna Datta, DK Dubey, Deep Sharma   +3 more
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The contribution of lysophosphatidic acid receptors in the response of human lower esophageal sphincter under the electrical field stimulation

BMC Gastroenterology, 2023
Background This study aims to identify the impact on the reaction while the clasp and sling fibers of the human lower esophageal sphincter are under the electrical field stimulation, by adding lysophosphatidic acid receptor subtypes antagonist.
Yong Feng, Wei Wei, Liang Chen, Jun-Feng Liu   +3 more
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WHAT IS THE REAL IMPAIRMENT ON ESOPHAGEAL MOTILITY IN PATIENTS WITH GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE?

Arquivos de Gastroenterologia, 2013
Context Impairment of esophageal motility is a common finding in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as reduced lower esophageal sphincter (LES) basal pressure.
Angela FALCÃO, Ary NASI, Jeovana BRANDÃO, Rubens SALLUM, Ivan CECCONELLO   +4 more
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Gerd-Q Score As Outcome Parameter Of Anterior vs. Posterior Peroral Endoscopical Myotomy in Acalasia Patient

The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Digestive Endoscopy, 2022
Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder which is characterized by relaxation failure of the lower esophageal sphincter and absence of distal esophageal peristalsis.
Athala Rania Insyira, I Gede Bramantya Surya Mahendra, Ni Komang Ayu Trisnayanti Yasa, Nimas Resti, Nofiana Ayu Risqiana Sari, Catarina Budyono   +5 more
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Acupuncture Improved the Function of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter and Esophageal Motility in Chinese Patients with Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Symptoms: A Randomized Trial

Gastroenterology Research and Practice, 2023
Objectives. Acupuncture is therapeutic for refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease by an unclear mechanism. This study was aimed at investigating the effect of acupuncture on esophageal motility in patients with symptoms of refractory gastroesophageal
Tang Yuming, Zhao Yuping, Lin Yihan, Zhu Ying, Huang Jia, Shen Hanbing, Zou Duowu, Yao Weiyan   +7 more
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THE PARTICIPATION OF THE NITRERGIC PATHWAY IN INCREASED RATE OF TRANSITORY RELAXATION OF LOWER ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER INDUCED BY RECTAL DISTENSION IN DOGS

Arquivos de Gastroenterologia, 2014
Context The rectal distension in dogs increases the rate of transitory lower esophageal sphincter relaxation considered the main factor causing gastroesophageal reflux.
Michel Santos PALHETA, José Ronaldo Vasconcelos da GRAÇA, Armênio Aguiar dos SANTOS, Liziane Hermógenes LOPES, Raimundo Campos PALHETA JÚNIOR, Miguel Ângelo NOBRE E SOUZA   +5 more
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Frequency of motor alterations detected through manometry in patients with esophageal symptoms and scleroderma

Revista de Gastroenterología de México (English Edition), 2017
Background: Scleroderma can present with esophageal involvement causing important morbidity. Aims: To describe the manometric findings and clinical characteristics of patients with scleroderma and esophageal symptoms. Materials and methods: Patients with
N. Pérez y López, G. Lugo-Zamudio, R.E. Barbosa-Cobos, A. Wong-Lam, E. Torres-López   +4 more
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INFLUENCE OF ESOPHAGEAL MOTILITY IMPAIRMENT ON UPPER AND LOWER ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER PRESSURE IN CHAGAS DISEASE [PDF]

Arquivos de Gastroenterologia
Background: Chagas disease causes digestive anatomic and functional changes, including the loss of the myenteric plexus and abnormal esophageal radiologic and manometric findings.
Roberto Oliveira DANTAS
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Esophageal Motility and Rikkunshito Treatment for Proton Pump Inhibitor-Refractory Nonerosive Reflux Disease: A Prospective, Uncontrolled, Open-Label Pilot Study Trial

Current Therapeutic Research, 2017
Background: Only a few reports focused on esophageal motility in patients with proton pump inhibitor (PPI)-refractory nonerosive reflux disease (NERD) and there has been no established strategy for treatment.
Takeo Odaka, MD, PhD, Shigeru Yamato, MD, PhD, Osamu Yokosuka, MD, PhD   +2 more
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