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Laryngopharyngeal Reflux  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Back flow of gastric contents to the LARYNGOPHARYNX where it comes in contact with tissues of the upper aerodigestive tract. Laryngopharyngeal reflux is an extraesophageal manifestation of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX. GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX wherein the retrograde flow passes through the UPPER ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-ZZBMHMW1-9

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