Characterization of esophageal physiology using mechanical state analysis

Characterization of esophageal physiology using mechanical state analysis

The esophagus functions to transport swallowed fluids and food from the pharynx to the stomach. The esophageal muscles governing bolus transport comprise circular striated muscle of the proximal esophagus and circular smooth muscle of the distal esophagus. Longitudinal smooth muscle contraction prov...

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Main Authors: Richard Eduard Leibbrandt, Philip eDinning, Marcello eCosta, Charles eCock, Lukasz eWiklendt, Guangsong eWang, Jan eTack, Dirk evan Beckevoort, Nathalie eRommel, Taher eOmari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience
Subjects:
Neural Pathways
Pressure
dysphagia
impedance
Swallow
Esophageal peristalsis
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnsys.2016.00010/full

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