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[Test of refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease].
Nihon rinsho. Japanese journal of clinical medicine - 1 Aug 2004
Shimoyama Yasuyuki, Kuribayashi Shikou, Maeda Masaki, Kusano Motoyasu
Abstract excerpt
It should be considered that the causes of refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are multifactorial. Esophageal manometry study is useful when we make distinguish patients with esophageal motility disorders from those with refractory GERD. Endoscopic ultrasonography is also performed to observe the thickness of esophageal wall which represents the disturbance of esophageal motor function. Esophageal...
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