Why so Many Patients With Dysphagia Have Normal Esophageal Function Testing
Esophageal peristalsis involves a sequential process of initial inhibition (relaxation) and excitation (contraction), both occurring from the cranial to caudal direction. The bolus induces luminal distension during initial inhibition (receptive relaxation) that facilitates smooth propulsion by contr...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-01-01
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| Series: | Gastro Hep Advances |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772572323001589 |