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World J Gastrointest Pathophysiol. Nov 15, 2013; 4(4): 65-73
Published online Nov 15, 2013. doi: 10.4291/wjgp.v4.i4.65
Published online Nov 15, 2013. doi: 10.4291/wjgp.v4.i4.65
Figure 1 Supposed pathophysiology of achalasia: triggering external factors are able to induce a loss of inhibitor neurons in individuals genetically predisposed, causing an impaired lower esophageal sphincter relaxation.
- Citation: Sarnelli G, D’Alessandro A, Pesce M, Palumbo I, Cuomo R. Genetic contribution to motility disorders of the upper gastrointestinal tract. World J Gastrointest Pathophysiol 2013; 4(4): 65-73
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2150-5330/full/v4/i4/65.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4291/wjgp.v4.i4.65