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Surgical Models of Gastroesophageal Reflux with Mice
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2015
This article demonstrates surgical procedures of gastroesophageal reflux with mice. These models are useful tools for research on mechanisms and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease and potentially Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma.
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The Effect of Reflux Ratio on Tray Distillation Efficiency
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2023
Source: Kerry M. Dooley and Michael G. Benton, Department of Chemical Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA Tray and packed columns are both commonly used for distillation, absorption, and stripping separation operations.1,2 The goal of this experiment is to distill a mixture of alcohols (methanol, isopropanol) and water in a sieve tray column and examine how closely simple theories of distillation based on equilibrium assumptions are followed. Sieve trays provide maximum...
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Assembly of a Reflux System for Heated Chemical Reactions
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2023
Source: Laboratory of Dr. Philip Miller — Imperial College London Many chemical experiments require elevated temperatures before any reaction is observed, however heating solutions of reactants can lead to loss of reactants and/or solvent via evaporation if their boiling points are sufficiently low. In order to ensure no loss of reactants or solvent, a reflux system is used in order to condense any vapors produced on heating and return these condensates to the reaction...
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
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2026
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the backward flow of stomach contents (acid, pepsin, or bile) into the esophagus, causing mucosal inflammation known as esophagitis. It results from failure of antireflux mechanisms, mainly the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), influenced by mechanical and physiological factors.Etiology and Risk FactorsGERD develops when LES function is weakened or when intra-abdominal pressure increases. Risk factors include aging, obesity, and sliding hiatal hernia,...
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease I: Meaning and Pathophysiology
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2025
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) involves the recurrent backflow of the stomach or duodenal contents into the esophagus, leading to troublesome symptoms and potential esophageal mucosal damage. Although GERD is often referred to as a disease, it is more accurately described as a syndrome, as it encompasses a range of symptoms and complications rather than a singular pathological entity, impacting a large number of individuals as the most prevalent upper gastrointestinal problem. Roughly...
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The stomach normally depends on coordinated emptying and effective pyloric barrier function to limit contact between gastric contents and duodenal secretions. If emptying becomes poorly coordinated, the barrier does not adequately restrict retrograde movement, or broader gastrointestinal motility is disrupted, duodenal contents can return toward the stomach. These mechanisms help explain why reflux may reflect more than an isolated symptom.
Bile and pancreatic secretions are alkaline materials that are not normally present against all upper gastrointestinal surfaces for prolonged periods. When they reach the stomach or esophagus, their contact can irritate mucosa and contribute to tissue injury. This exposure is clinically important because symptoms may arise from non-acid material, making the pattern different from irritation associated primarily with gastric acid.
The distinction depends on the material reaching the upper gastrointestinal tract rather than on symptoms alone. Duodenal reflux points to exposure to bile and pancreatic secretions, whereas acid reflux reflects gastric contents. Recognizing this difference helps clinicians interpret reflux complaints more accurately and consider whether mucosal irritation or an underlying motility problem may contribute.
Several functional failures can favor retrograde exposure: impaired gastric emptying, reduced effectiveness of the pyloric barrier, and disordered gastrointestinal motility. These are mechanisms rather than a single diagnosis, so identifying them can broaden evaluation beyond reflux symptoms themselves. Their presence may also help explain recurrent contact between duodenal secretions and upper gastrointestinal mucosa.
Evaluation aims to determine whether reflux symptoms may involve duodenal contents, whether upper gastrointestinal mucosa has been irritated or injured, and whether abnormal motility contributes to the process. This framework helps organize clinical assessment without assuming that every reflux complaint has the same cause. It also supports consideration of bile-associated exposure when symptoms are difficult to interpret.
Recognition is particularly useful when clinicians need to distinguish bile-associated regurgitation from acid reflux or investigate unexplained upper gastrointestinal irritation. It provides context for assessing possible mucosal injury, impaired gastric emptying, pyloric barrier dysfunction, and broader motility disorders. As a result, the finding can refine interpretation of symptoms and guide a more focused evaluation of related upper gastrointestinal disease.