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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 condenser removes heat from solvent vapor, converting it back into liquid that flows into the reaction vessel. This return prevents significant loss of solvent while boiling continues, so the mixture can receive sustained thermal energy without progressively changing its solvent volume. The arrangement is especially useful when a transformation requires heating for an extended period.
Condenser cooling determines whether vaporized solvent is recovered and returned to the reaction mixture. Water- or air-cooled condensers provide the cooling needed for condensation, allowing the liquid to continue boiling while limiting solvent loss. Maintaining this cycle supports more consistent reaction conditions than prolonged heating in which solvent steadily escapes.
Heating near the boiling point supplies substantial thermal energy while keeping the solvent and reaction mixture present in the vessel. This sustained temperature can help reactions proceed toward completion, particularly when they require extended heating. Because the solvent volume remains relatively stable, the reaction environment is more consistent throughout the heating period.
A typical setup places the reaction mixture in a reaction vessel, positions a water- or air-cooled condenser above it, and applies heating until the solvent boils. Vapor rises into the condenser, cools, and returns as liquid. The mixture can then remain heated for the required period while the solvent is continuously recovered.
Reflux is used in organic synthesis, hydrolysis, and esterification, among other reactions that benefit from sustained thermal energy. In these applications, prolonged heating can improve reaction completion while condensation limits solvent loss. The technique therefore supports transformations that would be difficult to maintain by heating a mixture without recovering its vapor.
By maintaining the solvent volume and a temperature near the solvent’s boiling point, reflux reduces changes in reaction conditions during extended heating. More stable conditions can improve reaction completion and make repeated experiments easier to compare. This consistency explains its value in both teaching laboratories, where procedures must be dependable, and research laboratories, where reaction outcomes are evaluated systematically.