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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 21, 2011; 17(15): 1982-1988
Published online Apr 21, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i15.1982
Published online Apr 21, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i15.1982
Figure 3 Two swallows (initiated at time = 0) from one subject.
One swallow of 5 mL water (A) and one swallow of 10 mL thickened fluid (B). The arrival of the fluid before the actual peristaltic wave was clear during swallowing of 10 mL thickened fluid. LES: Lower esophageal sphincter.
- Citation: Gravesen F, Behan N, Drewes A, Gregersen H. Viscosity of food boluses affects the axial force in the esophagus. World J Gastroenterol 2011; 17(15): 1982-1988
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v17/i15/1982.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v17.i15.1982