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A unified pelvic floor conceptual model for studying morphological changes with prolapse, age, and parity.
DeLancey JO, Mastrovito S, Masteling M, Horner W, Ashton-Miller JA, Chen L. DeLancey JO, et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2024 May;230(5):476-484.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2023.11.1247. Epub 2023 Nov 29. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2024. PMID: 38036167 Free PMC article. Review.
In this model, the pelvic floor is composed of 5 key anatomic structures: the (1) pubovisceral, (2) puborectal, and (3) iliococcygeal muscles with their superficial and inferior fascia; (4) the perineal membrane or body; and (5) the anal sphincter complex. .. …
In this model, the pelvic floor is composed of 5 key anatomic structures: the (1) pubovisceral, (2) puborectal, and (3) iliococcygeal mus …
Upper Esophageal Dysphagia.
Chheda NN. Chheda NN. Surg Clin North Am. 2022 Apr;102(2):199-207. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2021.12.002. Epub 2022 Mar 4. Surg Clin North Am. 2022. PMID: 35344692 Review.
For the purpose of this article focused on upper esophageal dysphagia, delineation between the upper and lower parts is the crossing of the aortic arch but also includes the most distal aspects of the hypopharynx including the inferior pharyngeal constrictors and upper eso …
For the purpose of this article focused on upper esophageal dysphagia, delineation between the upper and lower parts is the crossing of the …
Management of achalasia in 2019.
Zaninotto G, Leusink A, Markar SR. Zaninotto G, et al. Curr Opin Gastroenterol. 2019 Jul;35(4):356-362. doi: 10.1097/MOG.0000000000000544. Curr Opin Gastroenterol. 2019. PMID: 31033769 Review.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The purpose of this review is to discuss the efficacy, morbidity and side-effects of innovative management strategies for achalasia that include high-resolution manometry (HRM), pneumatic dilatation, laparoscopic Heller's myotomy (LHM), injection of botulinum t …
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The purpose of this review is to discuss the efficacy, morbidity and side-effects of innovative management strategies for …
Embryology of the biliary tract.
Ando H. Ando H. Dig Surg. 2010;27(2):87-9. doi: 10.1159/000286463. Epub 2010 Jun 10. Dig Surg. 2010. PMID: 20551648 Review.
Between the early 8th and 12th week, hepatopancreatic ducts have both superior and inferior orifices. Of these two orifices, the inferior one is usually suppressed. The muscle of the sphincter of Oddi develops from a concentric ring of mesenchyme surro …
Between the early 8th and 12th week, hepatopancreatic ducts have both superior and inferior orifices. Of these two orifices, the i …
[Cricopharyngeal bar and Dysphagia].
Kühn D, Miller S, Ptok M. Kühn D, et al. Laryngorhinootologie. 2013 Apr;92(4):230-3. doi: 10.1055/s-0032-1330030. Epub 2012 Dec 18. Laryngorhinootologie. 2013. PMID: 23250788 German.
Its impact on swallowing might, however, depend on the dimension of the protrusion as well as the weakening and dysfunction of the inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscle. DISCUSSION: CBPs often present as an incidental finding during a modified barium swallow. ...
Its impact on swallowing might, however, depend on the dimension of the protrusion as well as the weakening and dysfunction of the inferi …
An overview of the upper esophageal sphincter.
Lang IM, Shaker R. Lang IM, et al. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2000 Jun;2(3):185-90. doi: 10.1007/s11894-000-0059-z. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2000. PMID: 10957928 Review.
The closing muscles of the UES include the inferior pharyngeal sphincter, the cricopharyngeus (CP), and the cervical esophagus. ...The various muscles of the UES behave differently during its many dynamic states, so that similar functions are accomplis …
The closing muscles of the UES include the inferior pharyngeal sphincter, the cricopharyngeus (CP), and the cervical es …
The upper oesophageal sphincter.
Singh S, Hamdy S. Singh S, et al. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2005 Jun;17 Suppl 1:3-12. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2982.2005.00662.x. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2005. PMID: 15836450 Review.
The upper oesophageal sphincter (UOS) is a high-pressure zone comprising functional activity of three adjacent muscles together with cartilage and connective tissue. ...However, it must also allow the reflux of material during belching or vomiting. Cricopharyngeus i …
The upper oesophageal sphincter (UOS) is a high-pressure zone comprising functional activity of three adjacent muscles togethe …
What determines systemic blood flow in vertebrates?
Joyce W, Wang T. Joyce W, et al. J Exp Biol. 2020 Feb 20;223(Pt 4):jeb215335. doi: 10.1242/jeb.215335. J Exp Biol. 2020. PMID: 32079682 Review.
This pattern prevails across vertebrates; however, we also highlight the unique adaptations that have evolved in certain vertebrate groups to regulate venous return during diving bradycardia (i.e. inferior caval sphincters in diving mammals and atrial smooth musc …
This pattern prevails across vertebrates; however, we also highlight the unique adaptations that have evolved in certain vertebrate groups t …
Pupil shape in the animal kingdom: from the pseudopupil to the vertical pupil.
González-Martín-Moro J, Gómez-Sanz F, Sales-Sanz A, Huguet-Baudin E, Murube-del-Castillo J. González-Martín-Moro J, et al. Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol. 2014 Dec;89(12):484-94. doi: 10.1016/j.oftal.2014.04.005. Epub 2014 Jun 18. Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol. 2014. PMID: 24951324 Review. English, Spanish.
In these animals, a superior operculum helps to protect the inferior retina from the great amount of light coming from above. CONCLUSION: There is a surprising variability in pupil shape. ...
In these animals, a superior operculum helps to protect the inferior retina from the great amount of light coming from above. CONCLUS …
Treatment of Achalasia in the Evidence-Based Medicine Era - A Quest in Search for a Proper Attitude by Reviewing the Present Guidelines.
Calu V, Enciu O, Toma EA, Pîrîianu C, Miron A. Calu V, et al. Chirurgia (Bucur). 2022 Apr;117(2):154-163. doi: 10.21614/chirurgia.2732. Chirurgia (Bucur). 2022. PMID: 35535776 Free article. Review.
Achalasia is a motility disorder of the esophagus characterized by deficient relaxation of the inferior esophageal sphincter that results in dysphagia. There are several methods of treatment, with various statements in the guidelines. ...
Achalasia is a motility disorder of the esophagus characterized by deficient relaxation of the inferior esophageal sphincter t …
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