The Number of Interstitial Cells of Cajal Differs Among Different Subtypes of Achalasia and is Related to Patients' Prognosis

Volume: 12, Issue: 8, Pages: e00388 - e00388
Published: Aug 1, 2021
Abstract
Achalasia is a primary esophageal motility disorder with heterogeneous manometric subtypes and prognosis, characterized by degeneration of the esophageal myenteric plexus, and reduction in interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs). This study aimed to explore the histopathologic characteristics of lower esophageal sphincter (LES) muscle from patients with achalasia with different subtypes and different prognosis.We examined specimens of LES muscle from...
Paper Details
Title
The Number of Interstitial Cells of Cajal Differs Among Different Subtypes of Achalasia and is Related to Patients' Prognosis
Published Date
Aug 1, 2021
Volume
12
Issue
8
Pages
e00388 - e00388
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