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The physiology and anatomy of the esophagus of normal llamas and llamas with megaesophagus

Creator:

Sukon, Peerapol

Abstract:

Solid-state esophageal manometry was used to study physiology of the normal llama esophagus. Esophageal baseline pressures, esophageal response to water swallows and to balloon distention, and other motor activity of the esophagus during experiments were measured throughout the entire length of the esophagus. Gross and histologic anatomy, muscle fiber type...

Resource Type:

Dissertation