A Rare Case of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Esophageal Candidiasis in Severe Achalasia [PDF]
Achalasia is an esophageal dysmotility disorder characterized by failure of relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), accompanied by aperistalsis of the distal esophagus. Recent data show that the prevalence of achalasia in the United States is
Robbins, MD, Justin +2 more
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The Genesis of Lower Esophageal Sphincter Pressure: Its Identification through the Use of Gastrin Antiserum [PDF]
, 1972 William Lipshutz +2 more
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Lower Esophageal Sphincter Relaxation: Studies on the Neurogenic Inhibitory Mechanism [PDF]
, 1973 A. Tuch, Sidney Cohen
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Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder of unknown cause, characterized by aperistalsis of the esophageal body and impaired lower esophageal sphincter relaxation.
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Is gastrin a major determinant of basal lower esophageal sphincter pressure? A double-blind controlled study using high titer gastrin antiserum. [PDF]
, 1976 Raj K. Goyal, James E. McGuigan
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Incompetent Lower Esophageal Sphincter [PDF]
Ear, Nose & Throat Journal, 2004 openaire +3 more sources
The Lower Esophageal Intrinsic Sphincter and the Mechanism of Reflux
, 1967 Howard N. Anderson +6 more
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Effect of continuous infusion of pentagastrin on lower esophageal sphincter pressure and gastric acid secretion in normal subjects. [PDF]
, 1975 Charles O. Walker +3 more
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Approach for Diagnostic and Treatment of Achalasia [PDF]
, 2013 Achalasia is a rare motor disorder of the esophagus and lower esophageal sphincter. The incidence is approximately 1/100,000 per year and the prevalence rate is 10/100,000.
Chen, L. K. (Lie) +3 more
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