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    • Esophageal Physiology

    Background:

    • Acid reflux is central to reflux esophagitis pathogenesis.
    • Impaired esophageal acid clearance contributes to disease severity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate esophageal peristaltic function in patients with reflux esophagitis.
    • To identify peristaltic abnormalities linked to prolonged esophageal acid clearance.

    Main Methods:

    • Esophageal manometry was performed on 177 subjects (volunteers and patients).
    • Patients were categorized by esophagitis severity.
    • Peristaltic dysfunction was defined by failed or feeble distal peristalsis.

    Main Results:

    • Peristaltic dysfunction prevalence increased with esophagitis severity (25% mild, 48% severe).
    • No correlation was found between peristaltic dysfunction and hypotensive lower esophageal sphincter pressure.

    Conclusions:

    • Peristaltic dysfunction is prevalent in a significant portion of peptic esophagitis patients.
    • This dysfunction may contribute to increased esophageal acid exposure.