Functional Changes of the Upper Esophageal Sphincter in Gastroesophageal Reflux
Introduction The upper esophageal sphincter (UES) is a muscular structure located at the transition from the pharynx to the esophagus, with the cricopharyngeal muscle as the most important component. During gastroesophageal reflux, the pressure in the UES elevates, which is apparently a protective m...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda.
2021-07-01
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| Series: | International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0040-1722160 |