The Pain System in Oesophageal Disorders: Mechanisms, Clinical Characteristics, and Treatment
Pain is common in gastroenterology. This review aims at giving an overview of pain mechanisms, clinical features, and treatment options in oesophageal disorders. The oesophagus has sensory receptors specific for different stimuli. Painful stimuli are encoded by nociceptors and communicated via affer...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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| Series: | Gastroenterology Research and Practice |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/910420 |