DA21.3

Disorder of lower oesophageal sphincter function

Transtorno da função do esfíncter esofágico inferior

Category

Definition

Disorder of lower oesophageal sphincter function is a condition characterised by dysphagia, chest pain, heartburn and regurgitation due to incompetence of lower oesophageal sphincter.

Index Terms

Disorder of lower oesophageal sphincter functionHypertensive lower oesophageal sphincterHypotensive lower oesophageal sphincterIncomplete lower oesophageal sphincter relaxationlack of reflex relaxation of lower oesophageal sphincter