Morphometry of larynkx and proton pump (H+/K+ -ATPASE expression in human larynks

Laryngopharyngeal reflux is quite spread, but still not suffitiently investigated dissease that is at least partly connected to pathogenesis of other laryngeal disseases. It is generally known to be developed by upward recurrence of acid gastric content, but there are some signs that acid can be produced in larynx as well, because of the proton pump activity in the laryngeal mucosa. There is also …