Hypertonicity of the cricopharyngeal sphincter: A cause of globus sensation

Lancet. 1974 Dec 14;2(7894):1417-9. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(74)90074-9.
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MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Catheterization / instrumentation
  • Colonic Diseases / physiopathology
  • Conversion Disorder* / etiology
  • Conversion Disorder* / physiopathology
  • Deglutition Disorders / physiopathology
  • Esophageal Achalasia / physiopathology
  • Female
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / physiopathology
  • Heartburn / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Manometry
  • Middle Aged
  • Muscle Tonus*
  • Nose
  • Pain / physiopathology
  • Pharynx / physiopathology*
  • Pressure
  • Spasm / complications
  • Spasm / physiopathology