Gastroesophageal flap valve reflected EGJ morphology and correlated to acid reflux

Gastroesophageal flap valve reflected EGJ morphology and correlated to acid reflux

Abstract Objective The anatomy of esophagogastric junction (EGJ) serves as the anti-reflux barrier. The gastroesophageal flap valve (GEFV) is a component of EGJ. The aim of the current study was to assess its correlation with the esophageal acid exposure and the impact on anti-reflux barrier functio...

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Main Authors: Chenxi Xie, Yuwen Li, Ning Zhang, Lishou Xiong, Minhu Chen, Yinglian Xiao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Esophagogastric junction
Gastroesophageal reflux
Gastroesophageal flap valve
High-resolution manometry
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12876-017-0693-7

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