1990
Esophageal motility in an adult with a congenital H-type tracheoesophageal fistula
Heitmiller R, Nikoomanesh P, Ravich W. Esophageal motility in an adult with a congenital H-type tracheoesophageal fistula. Dysphagia 1990, 5: 138-141. PMID: 2249489, DOI: 10.1007/bf02412636.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCongenital H-type tracheoesophageal fistulaH-type tracheoesophageal fistulaTracheoesophageal fistulaRespiratory symptomsNormal lower esophageal sphincter pressureLower esophageal sphincter pressureLow-amplitude peristalsisCommon presenting complaintEsophageal motor abnormalitiesEsophageal sphincter pressureCongenital tracheoesophageal fistulaEsophageal symptomsSphincter pressureAdult patientsPresenting complaintEsophageal motilityMotor abnormalitiesFistula repairFistulaPatientsSymptomsFindings persistCase historiesAbnormalitiesPeristalsis
1989
Psychogenic dysphagia and globus: Reevaluation of 23 patients
Ravich W, Wilson R, Jones B, Donner M. Psychogenic dysphagia and globus: Reevaluation of 23 patients. Dysphagia 1989, 4: 35-38. PMID: 2640174, DOI: 10.1007/bf02407400.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychogenic dysphagiaPsychogenic originJohns Hopkins Swallowing CenterCause of dysphagiaProgression of symptomsAttribution of symptomsResults of reevaluationGlobus sensationGlobus hystericusMotor dysfunctionEsophageal pathologySwallowing centerSwallowing disordersStructural lesionsPharyngeal diseaseDysphagiaPatientsReferral recordsCenter evaluationSymptomsDiagnosisThorough evaluationCausePsychological causesDysfunction
1988
Psychogenic Dysphagia and Globus — Reevaluation of 23 Patients
Ravich W, Wilson R, Jones B, Donner M. Psychogenic Dysphagia and Globus — Reevaluation of 23 Patients. 1988, 1011-1014. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-86432-2_221.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1986
The Investigation of Dysphagia-Reply
Donner M, Ravich W. The Investigation of Dysphagia-Reply. JAMA 1986, 256: 2818-2819. PMID: 3773195, DOI: 10.1001/jama.1986.03380200056017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPharyngeal dysfunctionJohns Hopkins Swallowing CenterObvious underlying diseasePsychogenic dysphagiaEsophageal dysmotilityUnderlying diseaseGlobus hystericusSwallowing centerCineradiographic examinationMedical recordsPsychogenic causesStructural lesionsPatientsNeurological diseasesAdditional proceduresDysfunctionEsophagusSymptomsDiseasePharynxStaff membersDysmotilityDysphagiaReferralLesions
1983
Fructose: Incomplete Intestinal Absorption in Humans
Ravich W, Bayless T, Thomas M. Fructose: Incomplete Intestinal Absorption in Humans. Gastroenterology 1983, 84: 26-29. PMID: 6847852, DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(83)80162-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIncomplete absorptionIncomplete intestinal absorptionIngestion of sucroseBreath hydrogen analysisAbdominal symptomsGastrointestinal symptomsFructose absorptionHealthy volunteersIntestinal absorptionBreath hydrogenSmall intestinePeak riseSymptomsSugar loadSubjectsCrampsDiarrheaPatientsIngestionIntestineVolunteers