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ESOPHAGUS, STOMACH, AND DUODENUM
Case #1 -
A 40 year old man with reflux symptoms

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
4.) What are normal antireflux mechanisms?

Normal antireflux mechanisms:


  • lower esophageal sphincter

  • esophageal clearance

  • adequately functioning gastric reservoir

 
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