Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4126504 | Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
EPR is characterized by regurgitation of proximal esophageal contents into the laryngopharynx. The symptoms are similar to LPR. EPR appears to be caused by a disorder of volume clearance and esophageal dysmotility not acid and peptic injury.
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Authors
Peter C. MD, PhD, Catherine J. MD, Kimsey MD, Jan S. MA, CCC-SLP, Philip O. MD,