On the origin of rhythmic contractile activity of the esophagus in early achalasia, a clinical case study

On the origin of rhythmic contractile activity of the esophagus in early achalasia, a clinical case study

A patient with early achalasia presented spontaneous strong rhythmic non-propulsive contractions at ~ 7/min, independent of swallows. Our aim was to evaluate characteristics of the rhythmic contractions, provide data on the structure of pacemaker cells in the esophagus and discuss a potential role f...

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Main Authors: Ji-Hong eChen, Xuan-Yu eWang, Louis W.C. Liu, Wenzhen eYu, Yuanjie eYu, Liang eZhao, Jan D. Huizinga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2013-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Neuroscience
Subjects:
Enteric Nervous System
Esophagus
Interstitial Cells of Cajal
Nitrergic Neurons
Swallows
Vagus Nerve
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnins.2013.00077/full

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