Acute transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TES) augments esophageal contractility in patients with weak peristalsis.
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DOI: 10.1111/ctr.15005
Abstract: BACKGROUND Lung transplantation (LTx) remains controversial in patients with absent peristalsis (AP) given the increased risk for gastroesophageal reflux (GER), and chronic lung allograft dysfunction. Furthermore, specific treatments to facilitate LTx in those with AP… read more here.
Keywords: stimulation tes; peristalsis; mmhg; electrical stimulation ... See more keywords