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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… Expand
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Blood supply aspectsEsophageal AchalasiaEsophagogastric JunctionEsophagus
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2019
Review
2019
A single center experience
This study aimed to compare clinical results, symptom relief, quality of life and patient satisfaction after the 2 most common… Expand
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2015
Highly Cited
2015
The Chicago Classification of esophageal motility disorders, v3.0.
BACKGROUND The Chicago Classification (CC) of esophageal motility disorders, utilizing an algorithmic scheme to analyze clinical… Expand
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Highly Cited
2011
Highly Cited
2011
Pneumatic dilation versus laparoscopic Heller's myotomy for idiopathic achalasia.
BACKGROUND Many experts consider laparoscopic Heller's myotomy (LHM) to be superior to pneumatic dilation for the treatment of… Expand
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Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for esophageal achalasia.
BACKGROUND Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) was developed by our group to provide a less invasive permanent treatment for… Expand
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Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Obesity: a challenge to esophagogastric junction integrity.
BACKGROUND & AIMS The aim of the current study was to analyze the relationship between obesity and the morphology of the… Expand
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Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Twenty-Four Hour Ambulatory Simultaneous Impedance and pH Monitoring: A Multicenter Report of Normal Values From 60 Healthy Volunteers
OBJECTIVES:Impedance monitoring is a new diagnostic method for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) where multiple impedance… Expand
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Review
1995
Review
1995
Transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxation.
RAVINDER K. MITTAL,* RICHARD H. HOLLOWAY,* ROBERTO PENAGINI, § L. ASHLEY BLACKSHAW, t and JOHN DENT* *Department of Internal… Expand
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Highly Cited
1986
Highly Cited
1986
Esophageal peristaltic dysfunction in peptic esophagitis.
Esophageal exposure to acid is a major determinant in the pathogenesis of reflux esophagitis. In this study, we analyzed the… Expand
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Highly Cited
1982
Highly Cited
1982
Mechanisms of gastroesophageal reflux in patients with reflux esophagitis.
We evaluated the mechanisms of gastroesophageal reflux in 10 patients with reflux esophagitis and compared the results with… Expand
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Highly Cited
1980
Highly Cited
1980
Mechanism of gastroesophageal reflux in recumbent asymptomatic human subjects.
We investigated the mechanism of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) in 10 health volunteer subjects. Continuous recordings of… Expand
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