| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3293927 | Gastroenterology | 2010 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
In achalasia, esophageal emptying results from swallow-induced longitudinal muscle contraction of the distal esophagus, which increases esophageal pressure and allows flow across the nonrelaxed EGJ.
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Authors
Su Jin Hong, Valmik Bhargava, Yanfen Jiang, Debbie Denboer, Ravinder K. Mittal,