Morphology of the Upper Esophageal Sphincter or Cricopharyngeus Muscle Revisited
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DOI: 10.1002/ca.23506
Abstract: Histological examination of specimens from 22 donated elderly cadavers and 15 human fetuses revealed that the cricopharyngeus muscle (CPM) provided (1) posterior circular muscle fibers adjacent to the external aspect of the uppermost esophageal circular… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; esophageal sphincter; sphincter; upper esophageal ... See more keywords
Ultrasonography-guided botulinum toxin injection to the cricopharyngeus muscle: a case report and technical notes.
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DOI: 10.11152/mu-2097
Abstract: Dysphagia associated with the cricopharyngeus muscle (CPm) dysfunction negatively influences the quality of life. This high-pressure region must relax and the lumen must open for smooth food passage. The CP muscle is therefore a common… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; ultrasonography guided; injection; cricopharyngeus muscle ... See more keywords