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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 21, 2021; 27(31): 5201-5218
Published online Aug 21, 2021. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i31.5201
Published online Aug 21, 2021. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i31.5201
Figure 6 Twenty-four hour impedance pH monitoring normal findings compared to findings in scleroderma.
In normal esophagus, there are no episodes of acid reflux, as indicated by no drops of pH below 4 in the esophagus. In scleroderma esophagus, there is prolonged acid exposure in the distal esophagus.
- Citation: Kadakuntla A, Juneja A, Sattler S, Agarwal A, Panse D, Zakhary N, Pasumarthi A, Shapiro L, Tadros M. Dysphagia, reflux and related sequelae due to altered physiology in scleroderma. World J Gastroenterol 2021; 27(31): 5201-5218
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v27/i31/5201.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v27.i31.5201