Upper GI Imaging

Evaluation of the distensibility of the GEJ
Impaired Distensibility of the Esophagogastric Junction in Patients With
Achalasia and Persistent Symptoms
Wout O. Rohof, David Hirsch, Guy E. Boeckxstaens
Gastroenterology Vol. 140, Issue 5, Supplement 1, Page S-163

Esophagogastric junction distensibility assessed with an endoscopic functional luminal imaging probe (EndoFLIP^®)
Monika A. Kwiatek, PhD, John E. Pandolfino, MD, Ikuo Hirano, MD, Peter J. Kahrilas, MD
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Vol 72, No. 2 : 2010 ; 272-278

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Northwestern University

Esophagogastric Junction Opening During Relaxation Distinguishes Nonhernia Reflux Patients, Hernia Patients, and Normal Subjects
John E. Pandolfino, Guoxiang Shi, Brian Trueworthy, and Peter J. Kahrilas
Gastroenterology 2003;125:1018–1024

Eosiniphilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Eosinophilia and Wall Distensibility in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
(EoE) Before and After Treatment: Preliminary Outcomes
Monika A. Kwiatek, Ikuo Hirano, Lubomyr Boris, Jami A. Rothe, Brian Bolton, Guang-Yu
Yang, Peter J. Kahrilas, John E. Pandolfino
Gastroenterology Vol. 140, Issue 5, Supplement 1, Page S-180

Mechanical Properties of the Esophagus in Eosiniphilic Esophagitis
Monika A. Kwiatek, Ikuo Hirano, Peter J. Kahrilas, Jami Rothe, Daniel Luger, John E. Pandolfino
Gastroenterology 2011;140:82-90