Identification of the biochemical factors associated with the perception of distension in the human esophagus.

Autor: Barlow, J. D., Gregersen, H., Thompson, D. G.
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Zdroj: American Journal of Physiology: Gastrointestinal & Liver Physiology; Apr2002, Vol. 282 Issue 4, pG683, 7p, 1 Chart, 4 Graphs
Abstrakt: Determines the role played by tension and stretch on the generation of sensory responses to esophageal distension in the human esophagus. Responses to ramp distension; Relationship of cross-sectional area (CSA), volume, and length of distension bag; Advantages of impedance planimetry to provide CSA measurements.
Databáze: Complementary Index