title: Hypertonicity of the cricopharyngeal sphincter: A cause of globus sensation.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology; D003291:Conversion Disorder / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000503:physiopathology; D006356:Heartburn / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008365:Manometry; D008875:Middle Aged; D009129:Muscle Tonus; D009666:Nose; D010146:Pain / Q000503:physiopathology; D010614:Pharynx / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011312:Pressure; D013035:Spasm / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology