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Inferior esophageal sphincter structure

Known as: Sfintere esofageo inferiore, esophageal lower sphincter, Inferior esophageal sphincter 
The physiologic or functional barrier to GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX at the esophagogastric junction. Sphincteric muscles remain tonically contracted… 
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Blood supply aspectsEsophageal AchalasiaEsophagogastric JunctionEsophagus

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2005
2005
LES Prediction of Flow and Acoustic Field of a Coaxial Jet
A compressible high-subsonic coaxial jet has been simulated using large-eddy simulation (LES). The acoustic field was extended to… 
2005
2005
Sleeve sensor versus high-resolution manometry for the detection of transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations.
Transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations (TLESRs) are the most important mechanism by which gastroesophageal reflux… 
1999
1999
Helicobacter pylori and the efficacy of omeprazole therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease
OBJECTIVE:Helicobacter pylori infection may affect gastric acid output and intragastric pH. In patients with an insufficient… 
Highly Cited
1991
Highly Cited
1991
Electronic structures and magnetic moments of Fe3+ySi1-y and Fe3-xVxSi alloys with DO3-derived structure.
Calculs ab-initio realises approximations de densite de spin locale et de potentiel coherent ainsi que par methode LMTO. Dans Fe… 
1987
1987
Comparison of esophageal manometric characteristics in asymptomatic subjects and symptomatic patients with high-amplitude esophageal peristaltic contractions.
The aim of this study was to examine systematically the manometric characteristics of symptomatic patients with high-amplitude… 
1987
1987
Disposable vaginal surface electrode for urethral sphincter electromyography.
During the last 2 years we have developed a disposable vaginal surface electrode for electromyographic (EMG) recording from the… 
Highly Cited
1978
Highly Cited
1978
Oesophageal function in cirrhotic patients undergoing injection sclerotherapy for oesophageal varices.
Oesophageal function has been studied in three groups of cirrhotic patients: those without varices, those with varices and those… 
1977
1977
Effect of endogenous and exogenous glucagon on pentagastrin-stimulated lower esophageal sphincter pressure in man.
The effect of endogenously released pancreatic glucagon on pentagastrin-stimulated lower esophageal sphincter pressure (LES-P… 
1974
1974
Measurement of pressure in the lower esophageal sphincter
Ten healthy human lower esophageal sphincters (LES) were studied with two separate perfused catheter systems, identical in all… 
Highly Cited
1973
Highly Cited
1973
Stimulation of the incompetent lower esophageal sphincter
The primary function of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is to prevent the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus. We… 
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