Biomechanical Increase in Cervical Esophageal Wall Tension during Peristalsis

CONCLUSION: We conclude that there is a significant CTE increase, independent of laryngeal elevation or esophageal muscle contraction, which occurs during esophageal peristalsis. This response is a biomechanical process caused by esophageal shortening that occurs during esophageal longitudinal contraction of esophageal peristalsis.PMID:38626405 | DOI:10.1152/ajpgi.00049.2024
Source: American Journal of Physiology. Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology - Category: Physiology Authors: Source Type: research