Correlation of esophageal pressure-flow analysis findings with bolus transit patterns on videofluoroscopy [PDF]
, 2016 This is a pre-copyedited, author-produced version of an article accepted for publication in Diseases of the Esophagus following peer review. The version of record Omari TI, Szczesniak MM, Maclean J, Myers JC, Rommel N, Cock C and Cook IJ.
Cock, Charles +6 more
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Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.Abstract Objectives Pediatric intestinal pseudo‐obstruction (PIPO) is a severe bowel motility disorder characterized by impaired propulsion of gastrointestinal contents without mechanical obstruction. PIPO encompasses congenital and acquired disorders, including neuropathies, myopathies, and mesenchymopathies.
Sharon Wolfson +8 more
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Measurement of water in rhyolitic glasses; calibration of an infrared spectroscopic technique [PDF]
, 1986 A series of natural rhyolitic obsidians were analyzed for their total water contents by a vacuum extraction technique. The grain size of the crushed samples can significantly affect these analyses.
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Dysphagia in children with esophageal atresia: current diagnostic options [PDF]
, 2015 © 2017 Georg Thieme Verlag KGDysphagia or swallowing disorder is very common (range, 15–52%) in patients with esophageal atresia. Children present with a wide range of symptoms.
Allegaert, K +3 more
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Toxic megacolon: A rare presentation and novel treatment
JPGN Reports, EarlyView.Abstract A 14‐year‐old male presented with toxic megacolon (TM). Stool culture and rectal biopsies ruled out Clostridium difficile infection and Hirschsprung disease, respectively. Anorectal manometry ruled out anal achalasia as rectoanal inhibitory reflex elicited a normal resting pressure.
Adrienne P. Davis +3 more
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EUS-guided portal pressure gradient measurement with a simple novel device: a human pilot study. [PDF]
, 2018 Background and aimsPortal hypertension is a serious adverse event of liver cirrhosis. Recently, we developed a simple novel technique for EUS-guided portal pressure gradient (PPG) measurement (PPGM).
Chang, Kenneth J +7 more
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Effect of subsequent vaginal delivery on bowel symptoms and anorectal function in women who sustained a previous obstetric anal sphincter injury. [PDF]
, 2018 INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: Our primary objective was to prospectively evaluate anorectal symptoms, anal manometry and endoanal ultrasound (EAUS) in women who followed the recommended mode of subsequent delivery following index obstetric anal sphincter ...
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JPGN Reports, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Severe refractory constipation can lead to fecal retention requiring hospitalization, nasogastric cleanout, or manual disimpaction, and in some cases, surgery. Neostigmine, a reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, is commonly used for pseudo‐obstruction but rarely for refractory constipation. Here, we report a 21‐year‐old male with chronic
Mojdeh Mostafavi +2 more
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Usefulness of nasal cavity evaluation before high-resolution esophageal manometry in high-risk patients [PDF]
The Korean Journal of Internal MedicineBackground/Aims A catheter is inserted through the nasal cavity during high-resolution esophageal manometry (HRM), which may cause adverse events such as pain or epistaxis.
Hyun Jin Min, Jae Yong Park
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Esophageal motility after gastric bypass in Roux-en-Y for morbid obesity: high resolution manometry findings [PDF]
, 2013 BACKGROUND: Bariatric operations may alter esophageal motility; however, there is a paucity of studies of the esophageal motility with high resolution manometry.
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