Nitrergic nerves and interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) have been implicated in the regulation of pyloric motility. The purpose of these studies was to define their roles in pyloric function in vivo.

The functional luminal imaging probe (FLIP) can measure tissue distensibility and geometric changes through volumetric distention. The esophagogastric junction has been well studied using EndoFLIP, ...

Describes the nature of a clinical study. Types include: Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results. Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new ...

Sections of the stomach. parts and regions: duodenum, esophagus, sphincter and body stomach. Human anatomy. flat illustration for medical, science, and educational use. Detailed diagram of the ...

1 Victor Dib Institute, Manaus, Brazil. 2 Gastrobese Clinic, Passo Fundo, Brazil. 3 Lusíadas Amadora Hospital, Lisboa, Portugal. 4 Paulo Reis Institute, Goiânia ...

Introduction Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS) is a condition where hypertrophy of the pyloric sphincter results in narrowing of the pyloric canal. It is the most common cause of gastric ...

ABSTRACT: A review is presented on the theories concerning the cause of pyloric stenosis with emphasis on the primary position of inherited hyperacidity in pathogenesis. Existing theories are ...

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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — More than 60 million people in the U.S. suffer from disorders in the gastrointestinal tract that could be cured by electrical stimulation, but scientists don't fully understand ...

Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS), with an incidence of 1–5 per 1,000 live births in whites and a marked preponderance of males to females (4:1), is the most frequent disorder requiring ...