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An update on the physiology of the components of the upper esophageal sphincter

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The upper esophageal sphincter is defined as the components of the pharyngoesophageal region which contribute to the opening and closing of the pharyngo-esophageal junction during various physiologic states.

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  1. MCW Dysphagia Institute, The Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

    Ivan M. Lang PhD & Reza Shaker MD

  2. the Department of Medicine, The Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

    Ivan M. Lang PhD & Reza Shaker MD

  3. VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

    Ivan M. Lang PhD & Reza Shaker MD

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Lang, I.M., Shaker, R. An update on the physiology of the components of the upper esophageal sphincter. Dysphagia 9, 229–232 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00301915

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