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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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Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Pharyngeal acid reflux events in patients with vocal cord nodules
Objective: Gastroesophageal reflux has been implicated in the pathogenesis of vocal cord nodules. However, a cause‐and‐effect… 
Highly Cited
1993
Highly Cited
1993
The central vagal efferent supply to the esophagus and lower esophageal sphincter of the cat.
Highly Cited
1991
Highly Cited
1991
Three-dimensional imaging of the lower esophageal sphincter in gastroesophageal reflux disease.
The resistance of the lower esophageal sphincter to reflux of gastric juice is determined by the integrated effects of radial… 
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… 
Highly Cited
1990
Highly Cited
1990
Control of lower esophageal sphincter pressure by two sites in dorsal motor nucleus of the vagus.
Our purpose was to determine the central vagal sites for regulating changes in lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure in the… 
Highly Cited
1989
Highly Cited
1989
Construction of a neorectum and neoanal sphincter following previous proctocolectomy
A new operation is described in which a neorectum and neoanal sphincter mechanism have been constructed to restore… 
Highly Cited
1986
Highly Cited
1986
Experimental induction of isolated lower esophageal sphincter relaxation in anesthetized opossums.
Isolated lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxation, defined as a transient sphincteric relaxation unaccompanied by esophageal… 
Highly Cited
1977
Highly Cited
1977
Esophageal motility in the elderly
The effect of age on motor function of the esophagus was studied manometrically by comparing 49 asymptomatic subjects over 60… 
Review
1976
Review
1976
Achalasia and diffuse esophageal spasm.
Achalasia is a disorder of esophageal motility characterized clinically by progressive.dysphagia and regurgitation of previously… 
Highly Cited
1974
Highly Cited
1974
Characteristics of lower esophageal sphincter function in symptomatic diffuse esophageal spasm.
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