Journal Reviews

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Gastro-oesophageal reflux and cricopharyngeal dysfunction – how do they link?

1 September 2019 | | Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice | Cricopharyngeus muscle dysfunction, Deglutition, Deglutition disorders, Dysphagia, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Hiatal hernia, PES, Pharyngoesophageal segment, UES, Upper esophageal sphincter

It has been hypothesised that cricopharyngeal muscle hypertrophy develops as a response to chronic gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. The cricopharyngeus muscle is an important component and contributor to the upper oesophageal sphincter that creates a barrier between the pharynx and oesophagus....

Assessment of the incidence of LPR in the Greek population using the Reflux Symptom Index

1 March 2016 | | Epidemiologic study, Gastroesophageal reflux, Laryngopharyngeal reflux, Reflux, Risk factors

Using the self-administered nine-item Belafsky Reflux Symptom Index (RSI) questionnaire, the authors of this article assessed the prevalence of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) in the general adult Greek population as well as predisposing and associated factors for developing LPR. They found...