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, 2014 Background: Pneumatic dilation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) in achalasia has an unappreciated effect on upper esophageal sphincter (UES) function.
Selleslagh, M. +7 more
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Open MedicineScleroderma is an autoimmune disorder characterized by vasculopathy, progressive skin fibrosis, and dysfunction of internal organs. Esophageal involvement is seen in most scleroderma patients.
Chakraborty Subhankar, Yearsley Martha
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High-resolution manometry in the diagnosis of oesophageal motility disorders
Медицинский совет, 2018 Esophageal high-resolution manometry is a modern method of diagnosis performed worldwide as the gold standard for assessing esophageal motility. The Chicago classification is applied to interpret the manometric findings.
E. V. Barkalova +2 more
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Neighborhood Deprivation and Voice and Reflux Symptom Burden in a Tertiary Laryngology Cohort
The Laryngoscope, Volume 136, Issue 9, Page 3826-3840, September 2026.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 +6 more
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Effects of distention of the small intestine on the movements of the gallbladder and the sphincter of Oddi [PDF]
, 1969 1. Dogs anesthetized with pentobarbital sodium were mainly used and effects of the distention of the small intestine on the movements of the gall bladder and the sphincter of Oddi were investigated. 2.
Nakayama, Sosogu
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United European Gastroenterology Journal, Volume 14, Issue 7, September 2026.ABSTRACT Objective Globus is characterized by the sensation of a lump in the throat without dysphagia or underlying structural abnormality or major motility disorder. Reported prevalences vary considerably across studies. Globus has been linked to both heartburn and affective disorders.
Karlien Raymenants +10 more
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Endoscopists often maintain 2 cm between the proximal stent flare and upper esophageal sphincter (UES) when stenting the proximal esophagus. We discuss 2 patients with malignant proximal esophageal disease who underwent UES HILZO stent placement within ...
Abdulhameed M. Al-Sabban +3 more
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Mechanics of sphincter action. Studies on the lower esophageal sphincter
, 1973 ate the mechanical factors involved in the genesis of lower esophageal sphincter pressure. We determined the relationship between intraluminal pressure and inside diameter, estimated the ratio between the wall thickness to inside radius, and calculated ...
Raj K. Goyal +4 more
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Survival rate of gastric and esophageal cancers in Ardabil Province, North-West of Iran [PDF]
Background: Upper gastrointestinal cancer is the most common cancer in Ardabil Province, North-West of Iran, accounting for more than 50% of all cancer deaths in this area.
درخشان, محمدحسین +10 more
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Evaluation of swallowing function in patients with oropharyngeal secretions
Clinical and Experimental Dental Research, 2019 Background Several studies have reported a strong association between the presence of oropharyngeal secretions in the laryngeal vestibule and the likelihood of aspiration of food or liquid.
Taiki Yamaguchi +2 more
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