| Alterations confined to the gastro-oesophageal junction: the relationship between low LOSP, TLOSRs, hiatus hernia and acid pocket. | |
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PMID: 21126696 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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The gastro-oesophageal junction is a specialised segment of the gut designed to prevent reflux of gastric contents into the oesophagus. This task is fulfilled by two structures, i.e. the lower oesophageal sphincter and the crural diaphragm, which generate a high pressure zone. Especially during low pressure at the junction, as in case of long-lasting transient lower oesophageal sphincter relaxations, reflux can occur but mainly if a positive pressure gradient exists between stomach and the oesphagogastric junction. Although patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease have increased oesophageal acid exposure compared to controls, the number of transient relaxations is not increased compared to healthy controls. Instead, the risk to have acid reflux is at least doubled in patients, especially in those with a hiatal hernia, most likely as a result of the supradiaphragmatic position of the acid pocket. In hiatal hernia patients, the acid pocket is indeed often trapped in the hernia above the diaphragm. Which factors exactly determine the physical composition (liquid or gas) and the proximal extent of the refluxate however requires further research. |
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Authors:
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Guy E Boeckxstaens |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
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Title: Best practice & research. Clinical gastroenterology Volume: 24 ISSN: 1532-1916 ISO Abbreviation: Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol Publication Date: 2010 Dec |
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Created Date: 2010-12-03 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101120605 Medline TA: Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 821-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital of Leuven, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium. Guy.Boeckxstaens@med.kuleuven.be |
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