Abstract
The following contains commentaries on distensibility testing using the functional lumen imaging probe (FLIP); the use of the distention test of the esophageal body in the clinic diagnosis of noncardiac chest pain; the functional lumen imaging in gastroesophageal reflux disease-impaired esophagogastric junction; a multimodal pain model for the esophagus; the rationale for distensibility testing; and further developments in standardized distension protocols.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences |
Volume | 1232 |
Pages (from-to) | 331-340 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISSN | 0077-8923 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |