Atypical Manometric Abnormality of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter: A Procedure-Related, Stress-Induced Phenomenon?
Stress-induced esophageal contraction abnormalities have been well documented in the literature, but relatively little is known about stress-related lower esophageal sphincter (LES) dysfunction. Two patients are described in whom initial manometry studies revealed LES hypertension and impaired LES r...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
1995-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1995/243940 |