Esophageal motility disorders and gastroesophageal reflux disease
R Mittal, MF Vaezi - New England Journal of Medicine, 2020 - Mass Medical Soc
R Mittal, MF Vaezi
New England Journal of Medicine, 2020•Mass Medical SocGERD and Esophageal Motility Disorders Esophageal motility disorders and esophageal
reflux are common, produce a wide range of symptoms, and compromise quality of life.
Neural and muscle-based mechanisms contribute to altered function of the lower
esophageal sphincter, creating problems if it is too relaxed or too constricted. Improvements
in diagnosis and treatment have improved the management of these disorders.
reflux are common, produce a wide range of symptoms, and compromise quality of life.
Neural and muscle-based mechanisms contribute to altered function of the lower
esophageal sphincter, creating problems if it is too relaxed or too constricted. Improvements
in diagnosis and treatment have improved the management of these disorders.
GERD and Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal motility disorders and esophageal reflux are common, produce a wide range of symptoms, and compromise quality of life. Neural and muscle-based mechanisms contribute to altered function of the lower esophageal sphincter, creating problems if it is too relaxed or too constricted. Improvements in diagnosis and treatment have improved the management of these disorders.
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