Association Between Psychological Burden and Unexplained High Upper Esophageal Sphincter Basal Pressure.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aims

Proximal esophageal dysmotility and high psychological burden are common in individuals with esophageal or laryngopharyngeal reflux symptoms. However, the clinical significance of abnormal proximal motility remains unclear. Given that proximal esophagus consists of skeletal muscle, proximal esophageal motility may be influenced by psychological burden. This study aims to explore the relationship between psychological burden and proximal esophageal motility.

Methods

Patients with esophageal or laryngopharyngeal reflux symptoms were retrospectively included. Esophageal hypervigilance and anxiety scale (EHAS) was used to evaluate the psychological burden in patients. Demographics, endoscopic findings, proximal and distal esophageal manometric parameters, and ref

SUBMITTER: Jiang D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12241926 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature