Stimulation of the incompetent lower esophageal sphincter. A possible advance in therapy of heartburn.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001626:Bethanechol Compounds / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology; D004491:Edrophonium / Q000494:pharmacology; D004947:Esophagus / Q000187:drug effects / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D005755:Gastrins / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000502:physiology; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000517:prevention & control; D006356:Heartburn / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009132:Muscles / Q000187:drug effects / Q000503:physiopathology; D011312:Pressure; D013268:Stimulation, Chemical; D013997:Time Factors
D001626:Bethanechol Compounds; D005755:Gastrins; D004491:Edrophonium