A manometric technic is described for the diagnosis of Hirschsprung's disease without the necessity of deep-muscle rectal biopsy. Separate pressure recordings were obtained from the internal and ...
Antireflux barriers prevent reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus, and their dysfunction leads to gastroesophageal reflux disease and or dysphagia. The antireflux barriers include two ...
Your urinary sphincter is the muscle that controls urine flow from your bladder. An artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) is a device that takes over the work of a non-functioning urinary sphincter. This ...
IN recent years, surgeons who operate upon patients for biliary-tract disease have become increasingly aware of the significant role of obstruction of the common duct at the sphincter of Oddi. This ...
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What to know about esophageal spasms
Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Esophageal spasms cause painful chest contractions and affect swallowing and digestion.Medications and peppermint oil can help relieve esophageal spasm ...
Timely and efficient upper esophageal sphincter (UES) opening may be critical to safe transport of food or liquid to the stomach and to prevent aspiration during the swallow. The purpose of this study ...
RENO, Nev. -- Kathleen Keef, Ph.D., professor of physiology and cell biology at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, has been awarded a four-year, $1.2 million grant from the National ...
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