| Autor: |
Ken, Haruma, Keisuke, Honda, Tomoari, Kamata, Hiroaki, Kusunoki, Kuniaki, Sugiu, Aki, Tanaka, Jiro, Hata |
| Rok vydání: |
2005 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Nihon rinsho. Japanese journal of clinical medicine. 63(8) |
| ISSN: |
0047-1852 |
| Popis: |
Barrett's esophagus is a premalignant condition of reflux esophagitis and the prevalence is increasing in western countries. Although pathogenesis of Barrett's esophagus is still unknown, several studies have indicated that Barrett's esophagus is related to increased acid reflux through decreased lower esophageal sphincter tone and reduced esophageal contractions. In this article recent studies of Barrett's esophagus on pathophysiology of esophageal motility is reviewed. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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