Several novel techniques, perfected during recent years, have improved our understanding
of esophageal function and dysfunction. A number of important observations, reviewed here …

Recent developments in esophageal motor disorders : Current Opinion in Gastroenterology
Recent developments in esophageal motor disorders : Current Opinion in Gastroenterology …

Recent developments in esophageal motor disorders : Current Opinion in Gastroenterology
Recent developments in esophageal motor disorders : Current Opinion in Gastroenterology Log …

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a very common disease, and the prevalence in
the general population has recently increased. GERD is a chronic relapsing disease …

The function of the oesophagus is relatively straightforward—to transport the swallowed food
into the stomach. In order to meet this functional need, the design of the oesophagus is …

GERD and Esophageal Motility Disorders Esophageal motility disorders and esophageal
reflux are common, produce a wide range of symptoms, and compromise quality of life …

Esophageal motor and sensory disorders are relatively rare conditions in the general
population and afflicted patients are often initially misdiagnosed as having …

Advances in esophageal motor disorders : Current Opinion in Gastroenterology Advances in
esophageal motor disorders : Current Opinion in Gastroenterology Log in or Register …

Esophageal hypomotility (EH) is characterized by abnormal esophageal peristalsis, either
from a reduction or absence of contractions, whereas spastic motor disorders (SMD) are …

The esophagus consists of two anatomically and physiologically distinct regions, namely a
proximal striated muscle portion (cervical esophagus) and a distal smooth muscle portion …