Dilated intercellular spaces of esophageal epithelium among Malaysian with non- erosive reflux disease: Transmission Electron Microscopic (TEM) study

Dilated intercellular space (DIS) is considered as early signs of acid damage to the esophageal epithelium. The diffusion of refluxed gastric acid into the intercellular space activates chemo sensitive nociceptors whose signals are transmitted via the spinal cord to the brain for symptom (heartburn)...

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Main Authors: Myint, Yi Yi, Tun, Ye, Mohammad Amjad, Nasser, Abdul Rashid, Nor Linda, Mat Hassan, Mohd. Zailani
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Language:English
Published: 2011
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/10862/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/10862/1/poster%2CTEM%2C_IRIE_2011.pdf