The effect of age on motor function of the esophagus was studied manometrically by comparing
49 asymptomatic subjects over 60 years of age with 43 similar subjects under 40 years …

Pressure characteristics of the stomach, gastroesophageal sphincter, and esophagus were
studied in 14 normal subjects to assess the effect of atropine, under resting conditions and …

Discussion It is generally accepted that a physiological sphincter, intrinsic to the gastroesophageal
junc-tional zone, is the chief mechanism responsible for competence ofthis region. …

Although it is known that malnutrition hinders early wound healing, it has not been determined
whether this occurs because of formation of a poor scar or a slow rate of normal healing; …

This study was undertaken to delineate the functional importance of paraesophageal
structures and vagal innervation in maintaining gastroesophageal competence. Intraluminal …

85% enterectomy or jejunal biopsy was randomly carried out on 80 male Sprague-Dawley
rats, 300-350 gm. After recovery, rats in each group were randomly fed either elemental diet (…

This study was done to determine the influence of intrathoracic displacement on the function
of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), and to determine how gastroesophageal …

A technique has been developed for repeated, direct, manometric study of the canine
choledochoduodenal junction in conscious animals. The junction is characterized by a zone of …

Composite conduits made variously of proximal duodenum, distal duodenum, and jejunum
were used to drain denervated gastric pouches. When half of the circumference was …

… JS Crispin, DK McIver, JF Lind …