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Ayurvedic management of achalasia

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 2015
Achalasia is an esophageal motor disorder characterized by sustained lower esophageal sphincter contraction and reduced esophageal peristalsis. This pathology eventually results in symptoms like dysphagia, regurgitation and occasional chest pain related ...
Sanjeev Rastogi, Priyanka Chaudhari
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Outcomes of esophageal surgery, especially of the lower esophageal sphincter [PDF]

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 2013
This paper includes commentaries on outcomes of esophageal surgery, including the mechanisms by which fundoduplication improves lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure; the efficacy of the Linx™ management system in improving LES function; the utility of radiologic characterization of antireflux valves following surgery; the correlation between ...
L. Bonavina, S. Siboni, G. Saino, D. Cavadas, I. Braghetto, A. Csendes, O. Korn, E. Figueredo, L. Swanstrom, E. Wassenaar   +9 more
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Neighborhood Deprivation and Voice and Reflux Symptom Burden in a Tertiary Laryngology Cohort

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective The voice handicap index‐10 (VHI‐10) and reflux symptoms index (RSI) are validated, patient‐reported outcome measures (PROMs) commonly used in laryngology to assess the subjective impact of voice disorders and severity of symptoms associated with laryngopharyngeal reflux, respectively.
Sandra Stinnett, Shirley X. Liu, Katie M. Carlson, Leah Helou, Libby Smith, Chloe Santa Maria, Angela L. Mazul   +6 more
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Pregabalin Efficacy in Treatment of Chronic Neurogenic Cough

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
The use of neuromodulators for chronic cough has increased; however, the choice of medication, dosing regimen, and duration are still unclear. This longitudinal study of 95 adults taking pregabalin, 75 mg twice daily, for CNC demonstrated 78% improvement or resolution of cough, 17% unchanged, 1% worse cough, with a mean of 6 weeks of therapy, and only ...
Jacqui Allen, Carmen Esna, Camille Prigent, Anna Miles   +3 more
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Esophageal striated muscle contractions in patients with Chagas' disease and idiopathic achalasia

Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 2002
Chagas' disease causes degeneration and reduction of the number of intrinsic neurons of the esophageal myenteric plexus, with consequent absent or partial lower esophageal sphincter relaxation and loss of peristalsis in the esophageal body.
R.O. Dantas, L.R.O. Aprile, C.G. Aben-Athar, A.L.M. Miranda   +3 more
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Unintentional Weight Loss Does Not Predict Poor Outcomes in Zenker Diverticulum

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
In this study of 427 patients with Zenker's diverticulum, 23.6% had significant unintentional preoperative weight loss. Weight loss was associated with preoperative dysphagia and with both the smallest and largest pouches. Postoperative outcomes were similar in patients with and without weight loss, demonstrating a similar efficacy and safety profile ...
Ari D. Schuman, Jacqui Allen, Mekibib Altaye, Milan R. Amin, Semirra L. Bayan, Peter C. Belafsky, Brad W. DeSilva, Shumon I. Dhar, Dale C. Ekbom, Aaron D. Friedman, Mark Fritz, Glendon M. Gardner, Elizabeth A. Guardiani, Christopher Johnson, Jan Kasperbauer, Brandon Kim, Brittany N. Krekeler, Maggie A. Kuhn, Yue Ma, Lyndsay L. Madden, Laura Matrka, Ross M. Mayerhoff, Cyrus Piraka, Apoorva Ramaswamy, Clark A. Rosen, Haley C. Sibley, Meredith Tabangin, Carter Wright, Z. Mike Yang, Vyvy N. Young, Gregory Postma, Rebecca J. Howell   +31 more
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SimulScan and Partial Least Squares: Visualizing Swallowing Through Functional and Dynamic Imaging Correlations

Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose Swallowing involves the precise coordination of muscles and brain areas and can be disrupted in a variety of neurological conditions. Current methods to visualize swallowing cannot examine both the biomechanics and brain activity associated with specific swallowing events.
Bradley P. Sutton, Anthony Bosshardt, Ching‐Hsuan Peng, Ololade T. Adetula, Jiyoon Kim, Riwei Jin, Vaishnavi Krishna, William G. Pearson Jr., Zhongming Liu, Georgia A. Malandraki   +9 more
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Oestrogen and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Dynamics in Premenopausal and Postmenopausal Women: A Cross-sectional Study [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Introduction: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a common clinical disorder characterised by the reflux of stomach contents into the oesophagus, primarily due to the temporary relaxation of the Lower Oesophageal Sphincter (LES).
M Praveena, R Nagashree
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Review of nutrition management of pediatric intestinal pseudo‐obstruction

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Chronic intestinal pseudo‐obstruction (CIPO) is a rare, heterogeneous, and debilitating disorder characterized by profound intestinal dysmotility and severe nutrition challenges. Its presentation resembles that of mechanical bowel obstruction, but CIPO occurs in the absence of luminal obstruction.
Senthilkumar Sankararaman, Raisa Rani James, Bushra El‐Amaireh, Andrea Adler, Kadakkal Radhakrishnan, Sujithra Velayuthan   +5 more
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Dysphagia in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective There are four phases of swallowing: oral preparatory, oral transit, oropharyngeal, and esophageal. Disruption of any phase(s) can lead to dysphagia. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) children have a high rate of dysphagia compared with neurotypical peers.
Chase Hintelmann, Sharwani Kota, Pamela Hargwood, Lilun Li   +3 more
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