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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Introduction

from the cricopharyngeus muscle to approximately 18 cm from the gums. The trachea, vertebral column, and thyroid and carotid sheaths surround this portion of the esophagus. The upper thoracic esophagus extends from the thoracic inlet to the level of the tracheal bifurcation (18–24 cm from the gums). The mid-thoracic

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