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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 14, 2011; 17(10): 1326-1331
Published online Mar 14, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i10.1326
Published online Mar 14, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i10.1326
Table 1 Proximal and distal esophageal peristaltic amplitudes (mmHg) in older and young patients with dysphagia (mean ± SE)
| Right Lateral water | Upright water | Upright solids | |
| Older | |||
| Proximal | 39.1 ± 7.3 | 41.4 ± 5.7 | 45.2 ± 7.5 |
| Distal | 53.8 ± 7.8 | 67.3 ± 16.4 | 61.7 ± 14.8 |
| Young | |||
| Proximal | 27.9 ± 3.0 | 29.6 ± 3.9 | 35.7 ± 3.1 |
| Distal | 62.3 ± 6.0 | 55.5 ± 6.8 | 57.9 ± 8.1 |
- Citation: Besanko LK, Burgstad CM, Mountifield R, Andrews JM, Heddle R, Checklin H, Fraser RJ. Lower esophageal sphincter relaxation is impaired in older patients with dysphagia. World J Gastroenterol 2011; 17(10): 1326-1331
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v17/i10/1326.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v17.i10.1326