KEY FACTS Terminology Failure of cricopharyngeal muscle (upper esophageal sphincter) relaxation due to hypertrophy or spasm You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log…
KEY FACTS Terminology Annular, inflammatory, symptomatic narrowing of normal lower esophageal mucosal or B ring You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in…
KEY FACTS Terminology Thin mucosal fold, narrowing esophageal lumen Lacks muscle layer (unlike distal esophageal B or Schatzki ring) You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are…
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KEY FACTS Terminology Inflammation of esophageal mucosa due to gastroesophageal (GE) reflux You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
Esophageal Anatomy and Terminology The esophagus is a fibromuscular tube ~ 25 cm long extending from the pharynx to the stomach. It begins at the upper esophageal sphincter, which is formed primarily by the cricopharyngeus muscle. The lower esophageal sphincter…
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