Esopha-function disease-课件.pptVIP

Esophagus Function Diseases Scope of the Talk Esophageal structure Esophageal function Esophageal disorders Gastroesophageal reflux disease Esophageal motility disorders / dysphagia What Does it Do? Propulsion of a food bolus along the pharyngo-esophageal conduit. volitional (primary) reflex (secondary) Protection of airways. Prevention of reflux / regurgitation. Volitional Swallowing From there on Down Let’s Start the Trip Down it Goes Getting Out See the Pattern Not Just Will Power What are the Signals? Control of contraction Control of propagation Control of LES relaxation Therapeut