Background: Through rhythmic variations, the diaphragm influence lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure acting as an external sphincter. LES pressure recording is characterized by increased pressure in inspiration due to contraction of the diaphragmatic crura that involves the sphincter. Aim: To describe a method of measuring LES pressure during standardized inspiratory maneuvers with increasing loads. Metho...
Context: hyperinflation associated with bronchoconstriction in asthma patients can influence the crural diaphragm functioning by changing the physiological geometric position of the antireflux barrier components. Objective: to investigate the antireflux barrier in asthma patients with GERD through high-resolution manometry and standardized inspiratory maneuvers. Methods: Eight control (mean age of 31.05 years, ...