Do we really understand the role of the oesophagogastric junction in disease?

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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 14, 2009; 15(2): 144-150
Published online Jan 14, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.144

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Figure 2 Simple manometry catheter shown in position in the LOS when it is toned. A: Manometry catheter with the black dot on the catheter indicating the measurement point in the oesophago-gastric junction when a normal LOS is toned or competent causing the sensor to be engulfed or occluded by the sphincter; B: The pressure is indicative of the state of the chamber created by the lumen (area in grey) opening up between the oesophagus and stomach.

Citation: McMahon BP, Jobe BA, Pandolfino JE, Gregersen H. Do we really understand the role of the oesophagogastric junction in disease? World J Gastroenterol 2009; 15(2): 144-150
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v15/i2/144.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.15.144