1977
DOI: 10.1148/123.1.9
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Aperistalsis and Esophagitis

Abstract: Aperistalsis of the esophagus was demonstrated in six patients with esophagitis. This was observed in reflux, caustic, and infectious esophagitis, and has occurred both as a transient phenomenon with no further sequelae, and as the initial manifestation of involvement in patients who subsequently suffered stricture. Based on biopsy and autopsy specimens in two cases, a possible mechanism of aperistalsis related to the damage to neurons in Auerbach's plexus is postulated. The presence of aperistalsis has been t… Show more

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“…Doing so enables patient screening with gas and fluid distension for stricture and other abnormalities that might obviate the need to evaluate swallowing with a solid bolus. The screening examination with liquid and gas also evaluates for gastroesophageal reflux, hiatal hernias, Schatzki B rings, thickened esophageal folds, thickened esophageal wall, and motility disturbances, which have all been considered suggestive of gastroesophageal reflux disease (Chen et al 1985;Dodds 1977;Olsen& Schlegel 1965;Ott et al 1979;Simeone et al 1977). Presumably these abnormal esophagi may demonstrate solid motility disturbances if stimulated with a solid bolus.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Doing so enables patient screening with gas and fluid distension for stricture and other abnormalities that might obviate the need to evaluate swallowing with a solid bolus. The screening examination with liquid and gas also evaluates for gastroesophageal reflux, hiatal hernias, Schatzki B rings, thickened esophageal folds, thickened esophageal wall, and motility disturbances, which have all been considered suggestive of gastroesophageal reflux disease (Chen et al 1985;Dodds 1977;Olsen& Schlegel 1965;Ott et al 1979;Simeone et al 1977). Presumably these abnormal esophagi may demonstrate solid motility disturbances if stimulated with a solid bolus.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%