Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 72, Issue 2 , Pages 272-278 , August 2010

Esophagogastric junction distensibility assessed with an endoscopic functional luminal imaging probe (EndoFLIP)

Received 23 November 2009 ,Accepted 26 November 2009.

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 DISCLOSURE: The following author disclosed a financial relationship relevant to this publication: J.E. Pandolfino Scientific Advisory Board member, Crospon Ltd. The other authors disclosed no financial relationships relevant to this publication. Supported and sponsored by Crospon Ltd, Galway, Ireland; grant R01 DC00646 (P.J. Kahrilas and J.E. Pandolfino) from the Public Health Service; and the 2008 AGA June and Donald O. Castell Esophageal Clinical Research Award (J.E. Pandolfino).

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doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2010.01.069

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 72, Issue 2 , Pages 272-278 , August 2010

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