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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Main Authors: Bhuvanendram Indrakrishnan, William G Paterson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 1995-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1995/243940