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Expected Values of Esophageal Transit and Gastric Emptying Scintigraphy Post-uncomplicated Sleeve Gastrectomy
PurposeSleeve gastrectomy (SG) results in significant anatomical and physiological alterations of the esophagus and stomach, including food...
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Chewing Well Modulates Pharyngeal Bolus Transit During Swallowing in Healthy Participants
Mastication is controlled by central pattern generator in the brainstem and can be modulated by volition. The aim of this study was to investigate...
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Characteristics of Esophageal Motility and Associated Symptom Profiles in Patients with Esophageal Diverticulum: A Study Based on High-Resolution Impedance Manometry
BackgroundEsophageal diverticulum (ED) is an uncommon structural disorder with heterogenous manifestations and elusive pathophysiology. Our aim was...
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Mechanisms of Esophageal and Gastric Transit Following Sleeve Gastrectomy
PurposeSleeve gastrectomy (SG) patients have substantially altered anatomy. The mechanism of rapid gastric emptying and the role of esophageal...
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The transit of oral premedication beyond the stomach in patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a retrospective observational multicentre study
BackgroundAntiemetic and analgesic oral premedications are frequently prescribed preoperatively to enhance recovery after laparoscopic sleeve...
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Unusual intra-tracheal migration of a corrosive esophageal foreign body
Introduction : intra-tracheal migration of esophageal foreign body is very uncommon and dangerous. It is most often caused by a vulnerable foreign...
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Esophageal Radiography Interpretation: a Primer for the Gastroenterologist
Purpose of ReviewRadiological studies can be helpful when evaluating patients with suspect esophageal disorders. From benign strictures to malignancy...
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Mixed Esophageal Disease (MED): A New Concept
We define mixed esophageal disease (MED) as a disorder of esophageal structure and/or function that produces variable signs or symptoms,...
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Relationship Between Esophageal Disease and Pulmonary Fibrosis
Esophageal disorders are prevalent among patients with chronic lung diseases, including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Gastroesophageal reflux...
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Elevated average maximum intrabolus pressure on high-resolution manometry is associated with esophageal dysmotility and delayed esophageal emptying on timed barium esophagram
BackgroundIntrabolus pressure (IBP) recorded by high-resolution manometry (HRM) portrays the compartmentalized force on a bolus during esophageal...
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Social Media Trends, Dry Scoo**, and Extensive Esophageal Ulcerations
We describe a case of severe odynophagia and dysphagia caused by dry scoo** of multi-ingredient pre-workout powder (MIPS) with diffuse esophageal...
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The Protective Effect of Transit Bipartition and Its Modification Against Sleeve Gastrectomy-Related Esophagitis in a Rodent Model
BackgroundThe protective effect of transit bipartition against esophagitis has not yet been proven. Thus, we investigate and compare the bariatric...
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One Anastomosis Transit Bipartition (OATB): Rational and Mid-term Outcomes
BackgroundThe “One-anastomosis transit bipartition” (OATB) is a promising emerging technique in the metabolic syndrome treatment.
Objective ...
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Evaluation of Esophageal Dysphagia in Elderly Patients
Purpose of ReviewWhile guidelines exist for the evaluation and management of esophageal dysphagia in the general population, dysphagia...
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Esophageal motility in systemic sclerosis before and after autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation
IntroductionSystemic sclerosis (SSc) is associated with esophageal dysmotility. Autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) results in...
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Esophageal motility disorders in symptomatic patients and its relation to age
BackgroundAlthough swallowing disorders can impact individuals of any age, some are unique to the elderly, and others are frequent. Some disorders,...
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Phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE-5) inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil, and vardenafil) effects on esophageal motility: a systematic review
BackgroundEsophageal motility disorders are a group of disorders associated with dysfunctional swallowing resulting from impaired neuromuscular...
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Association between esophageal motor disorders and pulmonary involvement in patients affected by systemic sclerosis: a retrospective study
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare autoimmune disease of the connective tissue that can affect multiple organs. The esophagus is the most affected...
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Outcomes of pneumatic dilation in pediatric caustic esophageal strictures: a descriptive and analytic study from a develo** country
ObjectivesCorrosive substance ingestion in children represents a significant public health issue due to its long-term health sequelae. Esophageal...
