Rhythmic contraction but arrhythmic distension of esophageal peristaltic reflex in patients with dysphagia.

<h4>Background</h4>Reason for dysphagia in a significant number of patients remains unclear even after a thorough workup. Each swallow induces esophageal distension followed by contraction of the esophagus, both of which move sequentially along the esophagus. Manometry technique and curr...

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Main Authors: Kazumasa Muta, Ravinder K Mittal, Ali Zifan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2022-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0262948