Functional Changes of the Upper Esophageal Sphincter in Gastroesophageal Reflux

Introduction The upper esophageal sphincter (UES) is a muscular structure located at the transition from the pharynx to the esophagus, with the cricopharyngeal muscle as the most important component. During gastroesophageal reflux, the pressure in the UES elevates, which is apparently a protective m...

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Published in:	International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
Main Author:	Roberto Oliveira Dantas
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2022-10-01
Subjects:	gastroesophageal reflux upper esophageal sphincter dysphagia heartburn
Online Access:	http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0040-1722160