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A patulous esophagus is a frequent but poorly understood incidental finding on high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) of the thorax in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) (Fig. 1) [1,2]. Previous studies have established a relationship between a dilated esophagus and esophageal dysmotility in patients with SSc [2,3].
- Patulous upper esophageal sphincter - an unusual endoscopic finding
The upper esophageal sphincter (UES) has various important...
- Patulous upper esophageal sphincter - an unusual endoscopic finding
10 sie 2021 · Esophageal disorders affect your esophagus, the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. The most common type is GERD. Disorders like GERD, achalasia and Barrett’s esophagus cause heartburn or swallowing problems and increase your risk for esophageal cancer.
A patulous esophagus is a condition characterized by the abnormal widening or opening of the esophagus. It can cause various symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, heartburn, and regurgitation of food.
The purpose of this article is to review imaging findings of various esophageal diseases on barium swallow. Various esopahgeal diseases are discussed under five subheadings, viz., oesophageal webs, rings, and diverticulae; motility disorders; esophagitis; esophageal tumors; and miscellaneous esophageal diseases. Imaging technique.
1 sty 2018 · The upper esophageal sphincter (UES) has various important functions, such as protection of the airway from aspiration and conduct of bolus into esophagus, which are controlled by complex neuronal mechanisms. The functions will be affected when there is malfunction of the UES due to various etiologies.
8 lut 2023 · Barrett's esophagus is a condition in which the flat pink lining of the swallowing tube that connects the mouth to the stomach (esophagus) becomes damaged by acid reflux, which causes the lining to thicken and become red.
11 lis 2020 · Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the second most common gastrointestinal diagnosis in the ambulatory setting, the most common being abdominal pain. 1 GERD affects 18 to 28% of...
