Carol Hrejsa

Cricopharyngeal Bougie Dilator 

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Anatomy of the Lungs

medical illustration of A cricopharyngeal muscle bougie dilator is a medical device used to widen the upper esophageal sphincter (UES), also known as the cricopharyngeus muscle. This procedure treats cricopharyngeal muscle dysfunction (CPD), which causes dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing. The device aids in muscle dilation to improve esophageal function and alleviate swallowing disorders. Keywords: epiglottis, esophagus, throat, sagittal, dilate
Next medical illustration of The lungs are located in the thoracic cavity, specifically within the pleural cavities on either side of the heart and mediastinum. Encased by the rib cage, they are protected by pleural membranes. Key terms include: lungs, thoracic cavity, pleural cavities, heart, mediastinum, rib cage, pleural membranes, respiratory system, anatomy, protection, bronchi, pleura, human body, thorax.

Anatomy of the Lungs - Thorax

A cricopharyngeal muscle bougie dilator is a medical device used to widen the upper esophageal sphincter (UES), also known as the cricopharyngeus muscle. This procedure treats cricopharyngeal muscle dysfunction (CPD), which causes dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing. The device aids in muscle dilation to improve esophageal function and alleviate swallowing disorders. Keywords: epiglottis, esophagus, throat, sagittal, dilate

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