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World J Gastroenterol. May 14, 2006; 12(18): 2858-2863
Published online May 14, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i18.2858
Published online May 14, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i18.2858
Figure 2 ES images (A and B) obtained with a 15 MHz miniprobe in a patient with achalasia showing the longitudinal, outer layer of the proper muscle (mpe) separated from a thickened circular, inner layer (mpi) by an echogenic layer corresponding to the localization of the plexus myentericus (pl).
C: shows a dilated esophageal lumen with food content (fs). A normal aspect of the proper muscle is seen.
- Citation: Odegaard S, Nesje LB, Hoff DAL, Gilja OH, Gregersen H. Morphology and motor function of the gastrointestinal tract examined with endosonography. World J Gastroenterol 2006; 12(18): 2858-2863
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v12/i18/2858.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v12.i18.2858