Advances in Study on Esophageal Motility Abnormalities in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
10.3969/j.issn.1008-7125.2019.05.012
- Author:
Yan WANG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital With Nanjing Medical University
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Diagnosis;
Esophageal Motility Disorders;
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease;
Therapy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Gastroenterology
2019;24(5):311-314
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The role of esophageal motility abnormalities in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has drawed more and more attention. In recent years, the rapid development in examining techniques of esophageal motility can identify esophageal motility abnormalities early, accurately and effectively, especially for helping the diagnosis of atypical GERD. This article reviewed the advances in study on role of esophageal motility abnormalities in GERD.