2 papers
physics.med-ph2022
A mechanics--based perspective on the function of human sphincters during functional luminal imaging probe manometry
Guy Elisha, Sourav Halder, Dustin A. Carlson +4
Functional luminal imaging probe (FLIP) is used to measure cross-sectional area (CSA) and pressure at sphincters. It consists of a catheter surrounded by a fluid filled cylindrical…
physics.bio-ph2022
Pressure -- area loop based phenotypic classification and mechanics of esophagogastric junction physiology
Guy Elisha, Sourav Halder, Shashank Acharya +5
The esophagogastric junction (EGJ) is located at the distal end of the esophagus and acts as a valve allowing swallowed materials to enter the stomach and preventing acid reflux. I…