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GERD Pathophysiology - Coggle Diagram
GERD Pathophysiology
1 LES Dysfunction
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- LES acts as a barrier to prevent reflux.
- Transient LES relaxations allow acid to flow back into the esophagus
- hypotensive LES (weakened or incompetent sphincter fails to maintain adequate pressure.
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