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Innovative techniques in evaluating the esophagus; imaging of esophageal morphology and function; and drugs for esophageal disease
Author(s) -
Neumann Helmut,
Neurath Markus F.,
Vieth Michael,
Lever Frederiek M.,
Meijer Gert J.,
Lips Irene M.,
McMahon Barry P.,
Ruurda J.P.,
Hillegersberg R.,
Siersema P.,
Levine Marc S.,
Scharitzer Martina,
Pokieser Peter,
Zerbib Frank,
Savarino Vincenzo,
Zentilin Patrizia,
Savarino Edoardo,
Chan Walter W.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
annals of the new york academy of sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.712
H-Index - 248
eISSN - 1749-6632
pISSN - 0077-8923
DOI - 10.1111/nyas.12233
Subject(s) - medicine , esophagus , swallowing , reflux , gerd , high resolution manometry , gastroenterology , endoscopy , esophageal sphincter , radiology , disease , esophagitis
This paper reporting on techniques for esophageal evaluation and imaging and drugs for esophageal disease includes commentaries on endoscopy techniques including dye‐based high‐resolution and dye‐less high‐definition endoscopy; the shift from CT to MRI guidance in tumor delineation for radiation therapy; the role of functional lumen imaging in measuring esophageal distensibility; electrical stimulation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) as an alternative to fundoduplication for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); the morphological findings of reflux esophagitis and esophageal dysmotility on double‐contrast esophagography; the value of videofluoroscopy in assessing protecting mechanisms in patients with chronic reflux or swallowing disorders; targeting visceral hypersensitivity in the treatment of refractory GERD; and the symptoms and treatments of nighttime reflux and nocturnal acid breakthrough (NAB).