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Impact of Body Composition on Esophagogastric Junction Opening Measures: Discordant FLIP and Manometric Findings Are More Common With Increased Body Mass Index.

Ryan FlanaganMayssan MuftahBrent HiramotoJennifer X CaiWalter Wai-Yip Chan
Published in: The American journal of gastroenterology (2024)
Discordant results between FLIP and HRM on EGJ opening are more common in patients with elevated BMI. Body composition may impact EGJ function and measures on current testing modalities.
Keyphrases
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  • weight gain
  • physical activity
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