Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare autoimmune disease characterized by fibroproliferative
alterations of the microvasculature leading to fibrosis and loss of function of the skin and …

Numerous questionnaires with a wide variety of characteristics have been developed for the
assessment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Four well-defined dimensions are …

Esophageal symptoms are common and may indicate the presence of gastroesophageal
reflux disease (GERD), structural processes, motor dysfunction, behavioral conditions, or …

Background Recently, it has been suggested that low esophageal basal impedance may
reflect impaired mucosal integrity and increased acid sensitivity. We aimed to compare …

Background and Aims Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy fails to provide adequate
symptom control in up to 50% of patients with gastroesophageal reflux symptoms. Although …

OBJECTIVES: Symptoms are inconsistently associated with esophageal motor findings on
high-resolution manometry (HRM). We aimed to evaluate predictors of dysphagia severity …

Background The role of esophagogastric junction contractile integral (EGJ‐CI) as assessed
by high‐resolution manometry (HRM) is unclear. We aimed to correlate the EGJ‐CI with …

Background Functional luminal imaging probe (FLIP) Panometry assesses the esophageal
response to distention and may complement the assessment of primary peristalsis on high …

Purpose Excellent metabolic improvement following one anastomosis gastric bypass
(OAGB) remains compromised by the risk of esophageal bile reflux and theoretical …

Background & Aims Experimental studies have suggested that sleep position plays a role in
the occurrence of nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux and the left lateral decubitus position is …