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Upper Gastrointestinal Tract

Known as: Tractus digestif superieur, Gastrointestinal tract.upper, Upper GI tract 
The segment of GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT that includes the ESOPHAGUS; the STOMACH; and the DUODENUM.
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Review
2003
Review
2003
Gastric volvulus is characterized by abnormal rotation of the stomach around an axis made by two fixed portions. Symptoms of… 
Review
1995
Review
1995
A survey of all gastroenterologists in the Trent Region (population 4.7 million) showed that in 1992 the number of upper… 
1988
1988
The microbial colonization of the oropharynx, the esophagus, the stomach, and the duodenum was studied in relation to the… 
1982
1982
The use of balloon tamponade in the emergency control of bleeding from esophageal varices is controversial. This paper reports a… 
Highly Cited
1980
Highly Cited
1980
We studied the role of the upper gastrointestinal tract roentgenogram series (UGI) in the care of 483 ambulatory patients with… 
Review
1977
Review
1977
The mediassinum is a relatively uncommon site for a pancreatic pseudocyst. Two such cases are presented, along with a review of… 
Review
1971
Review
1971
A retrospective survey of 472 consecutive hospital admissions for acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding showed that patients with… 
1970
1970
The roentgenologic features in 1 case of regional enteritis with involvement of the esophagus and in 10 cases of regional… 
1969
1969
Hemodialysis and peritoneal lavage are now widely accepted as successful means of maintaining the lives of patients with chronic…