Sphincter muscle Archives

Dramatic lateral dilation of the upper esophagus is a symptom of R-CPD

Diagnosis

Can’t Burp? Here Are the Symptoms of R-CPD

Robert W. Bastian, M.D. — Published: December 18, 2020 There is a group of people whose inability to burp causes severe daily distress. They are left without a solution (or even explanation) in spite of many doctor visits. Recently a

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Cricopharyngeus Spasm and What to Do About It

Robert W. Bastian, M.D. — Published: June 25, 2018 The information found below is a Q&A supplement to a teaching video on cricopharyngeus spasm: Tell me more about the cricopharyngeus muscle. Where is it, and what is it for? It

Procedures & tools

Swallowing Evaluation and Treatment

What we try to accomplish during an initial consultation: 1. Obtain your general medical history 2. Understand your “swallowing experience” and the symptoms that bother you 3. Examine your palate, tongue, pharynx, and larynx because they comprise your “equipment” for

Disorders

Retrograde Cricopharyngeus Dysfunction (R-CPD)

Inability to belch or “burp” (Also known as Retrograde Cricopharyngeus Dysfunction, or R-CPD for short) occurs when the upper esophageal sphincter (cricopharyngeus muscle) loses its ability to relax in order to release the “bubble” of air. The sphincter is a muscular

Disorders

Inability to Burp or Belch

Introduction Inability to burp or belch occurs when the upper esophageal sphincter (cricopharyngeus muscle) cannot relax in order to release the “bubble” of air. The sphincter is a muscular valve that encircles the upper end of the esophagus just below the

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Questions about Cricopharyngeus Myotomy

Q&A on Cricopharyngeus Muscle Dysfunction with or without Zenker’s Diverticulum What is Cricopharyngeus Myotomy (CPM) and why is it done? This procedure refers to division of a circular sphincter muscle that serves as a one-way valve or ‘gate’ at

line of incision used when performing a cricopharyngeal myotomy

Anatomy & Physiology

Cricopharyngeus Muscle

The cricopharyngeus is a sphincter muscle encircling the upper end of the esophagus, also called the upper esophageal sphincter or UES. It is almost always in a contracted state, even during sleep. Its action is like a continually clenched fist.

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