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The Size of the Esophageal Hiatus in Gastroesophageal Reflux Pathophysiology: Outcome of Intraoperative Measurements
Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, 10/01/09

Batirel HF et al. – The size of the esophageal hiatus significantly affects LESP and acid reflux, and hiatal index is a new value, which appears to reflect the amount of acid reflux. Total LES length is also shortened in patients with a large hiatus.

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Might Cause Esophagitis Through a Cytokine-Mediated Mechanism Rather Than Caustic Acid Injury
Gastroenterology, 10/28/09 Relevance Score: 68%

Gastroesophageal reflux in mechanically ventilated pediatric patients and its relation to ventilator-associated pneumonia
Critical Care, 10/27/09 Relevance Score: 68%

Upper Esophageal Sphincter and Gastroesophageal Junction Pressure Changes Act to Prevent Gastroesophageal and Esophagopharyngeal Reflux during Apneic Episodes in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Chest, 11/17/09 Relevance Score: 67%

Evaluating outcomes of endoscopic full-thickness plication for gastroesophageal reflux disease with impedance monitoring
Surgical Endoscopy, 11/16/09 Relevance Score: 67%

Trends in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease as Measured by the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey
Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 10/27/09 Relevance Score: 67%