Figure 7 - Attachment of phrenoesophageal ligand to lower esophageal sphincter.


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Pathophysiology of gastroesophageal reflux disease

Nicholas E. Diamant

GI Motility online (2006)

doi:10.1038/gimo21

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Note that the upper attachment of the ligament is at the level of the muscular ring (A ring) and the lower attachment is at the level of the mucosal ring (Schatzi, B ring) (Source: Netter medical illustration used with permission of Elsevier. All rights reserved.)

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