Intestinal dysbiosis is common in systemic sclerosis and associated with gastrointestinal and extraintestinal features of disease
K Andréasson, Z Alrawi, A Persson, G Jönsson… - Arthritis research & …, 2016 - Springer
Background Recent evidence suggests a link between autoimmunity and the intestinal
microbial composition in several rheumatic diseases including systemic sclerosis (SSc). The …
microbial composition in several rheumatic diseases including systemic sclerosis (SSc). The …
Diagnosis and treatment of noncardiac chest pain
Chest pain is common: one in four of the population have an episode annually. Of those who
present to hospital, nearly two-thirds have noncardiac chest pain. More than half of these …
present to hospital, nearly two-thirds have noncardiac chest pain. More than half of these …
Comparison of computed tomography imaging with intraprocedural contrast esophagram: implications for catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation
BACKGROUND: Computed tomography (CT) has been used to localize the esophagus
before radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of atrial fibrillation (AF). OBJECTIVE: The purpose of …
before radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of atrial fibrillation (AF). OBJECTIVE: The purpose of …
Esophageal clearance patterns in normal older adults as documented with videofluoroscopic esophagram
J Jou, J Radowsky, R Gangnon… - Gastroenterology …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
Normal esophageal bolus transport in asymptomatic healthy older adults has not been well
defined, potentially leading to ambiguity in differentiating esophageal swallowing patterns of …
defined, potentially leading to ambiguity in differentiating esophageal swallowing patterns of …
Esophageal Radiography Interpretation: a Primer for the Gastroenterologist
C Antunes, JA Sloan - Current gastroenterology reports, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Radiological studies can be helpful when evaluating patients
with suspect esophageal disorders. From benign strictures to malignancy and motility …
with suspect esophageal disorders. From benign strictures to malignancy and motility …
Assessment of Esophageal Shifts during Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation Using Intracardiac Ultrasound Integrated with 3-Dimensional Electroanatomical …
A Pernat, M Zavrtanik, AG Robles, S Romano… - Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Purpose: Atrioesophageal fistula is one of the most feared complications of radiofrequency
catheter ablation (RFCA) of atrial fibrillation (AF) as it is associated with high mortality …
catheter ablation (RFCA) of atrial fibrillation (AF) as it is associated with high mortality …
Gastrointestinal motility testing
AJPM Smout, MW Mundt - Best Practice & Research Clinical …, 2009 - Elsevier
Gastrointestinal motility and the effects on luminal contents that are brought about by it can
be studied in several ways. In clinical practice, manometry remains one of the most …
be studied in several ways. In clinical practice, manometry remains one of the most …
Association of bolus transit time on barium esophagram with esophageal peristalsis on high-resolution manometry and nonobstructive dysphagia
D Razia, A Trahan, C Hu, L Giulini… - Journal of Clinical …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Background: BTT on BE could be the gold standard for assessing the effectiveness of
esophageal peristalsis if it can be quantified. Materials and Methods: Patients with normal …
esophageal peristalsis if it can be quantified. Materials and Methods: Patients with normal …
Long-term mobility of the esophagus in patients undergoing catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation: data from computer tomography and 3D rotational angiography of the …
Z Stárek, F Lehar, J Jež, A Žbánková, T Kulík… - Journal of interventional …, 2016 - Springer
Purpose Computed tomography (CT) and 3D rotational angiography (3DRA) of the left
atrium (LA) are used to evaluate the esophagus prior to radiofrequency ablation for atrial …
atrium (LA) are used to evaluate the esophagus prior to radiofrequency ablation for atrial …