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There was no correlation between the mean ganglion neuronal count in the gastric plexuses and the rate of gastric acid output (r = 0.33). Gastric emptying of solids was also evaluated, but there was no correlation between gastric emptying and the mean ganglion neuronal count in the gastric Auerbach's plexuses. The rate of gastric emptying of solids was similar in controls and patients with achalasia. 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