Defense mechanism of the esophageal mucosa and esophageal inflammation

J Gastroenterol. 2003 Mar:38 Suppl 15:31-4.

Authors

Norimasa Yoshida¹, Toshikazu Yoshikawa

Affiliation

¹ First Department of Internal Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan.

PMID: 12698868

No abstract available

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Defense Mechanisms*
Esophagitis / etiology*
Esophagitis / physiopathology*
Esophagus / physiopathology*
Gastroesophageal Reflux / complications*
Gastroesophageal Reflux / physiopathology*
Humans
Mucous Membrane / physiopathology