Pathogenesis of lower-esophageal-sphincter incompetence

N Engl J Med. 1973 Jul 26;289(4):182-4. doi: 10.1056/NEJM197307262890404.
No abstract available

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Bethanechol Compounds / pharmacology
  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors / pharmacology
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Edrophonium / pharmacology
  • Esophagus / drug effects
  • Esophagus / physiopathology*
  • Gastric Juice / analysis
  • Gastrins / metabolism
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / etiology*
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / metabolism
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intravenous
  • Middle Aged
  • Muscle, Smooth / drug effects
  • Muscle, Smooth / physiopathology
  • Pentagastrin / administration & dosage
  • Pentagastrin / pharmacology
  • Pressure
  • Stimulation, Chemical

Substances

  • Bethanechol Compounds
  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors
  • Gastrins
  • Edrophonium
  • Pentagastrin