Gastroesophageal flap valve reflected EGJ morphology and correlated to acid reflux

Abstract Objective The anatomy of esophagogastric junction (EGJ) serves as the anti-reflux barrier. The gastroesophageal flap valve (GEFV) is a component of EGJ. The aim of the current study was to assess its correlation with the esophageal acid exposure and the impact on anti-reflux barrier functio...

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Principais autores:	Chenxi Xie, Yuwen Li, Ning Zhang, Lishou Xiong, Minhu Chen, Yinglian Xiao
Formato:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicado em:	BMC 2017-11-01
coleção:	BMC Gastroenterology
Assuntos:	Esophagogastric junction Gastroesophageal reflux Gastroesophageal flap valve High-resolution manometry
Acesso em linha:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12876-017-0693-7
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