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Esophagus Function Diseases Klaus Bielefeldt, M.D., Ph.D. Division of Gastroenterology 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 C