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Esophageal peristaltic dysfunction in peptic esophagitis

Gastroenterology, 1986
Esophageal exposure to acid is a major determinant in the pathogenesis of reflux esophagitis. In this study, we analyzed the esophageal peristaltic function of 177 patients and asymptomatic volunteers for abnormalities that could lead to prolonged esophageal acid clearance. The subjects were divided into five groups: normal volunteers, patient controls,
P J, Kahrilas   +5 more
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Peptic esophageal stenosis in children

Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 1973
Abstract Of 192 cases of hiatus hernia, 121 were operated upon and 28 (14.5%) had peptic esophageal stenosis. Unduly prolonged medical treatment is likely to increase the incidence of stricture. Using conservative surgical procedures, a success rate of 85.7% has been achieved in the treatment of peptic esophageal stenosis without mortality.
J, Monereo, L, Cortes, E, Blesa
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Peptic Esophageal Stricture: Medical Treatment

Digestive Diseases, 2009
Peptic esophageal stricture as a consequence of gastroesophageal reflux disease is the most frequent among benign esophageal strictures. The incidence is low and has been decreasing since the 1990s with a parallel increase in proton pump inhibitor use.
Pregun, István   +3 more
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