Manometry of the Human Ileum and Ileocaecal Junction in Health, Disease and Surgery: A Systematic Review

Background: The terminal ileum and ileocaecal junction form a transition zone in a relatively inaccessible portion of the gastrointestinal tract. Little is known about the motility of this region with few detailed studies, indicating the need for a robust synthesis of current knowledge. This review...

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Main Authors: Chen Liu, Kai Sheng Saw, Phil G. Dinning, Gregory O'Grady, Ian Bissett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Surgery
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fsurg.2020.00018/full