Disorders like esophageal cancer and gastroesophageal reflux disease are difficult to treat without properly understanding the esophagus’s mechanical properties. The findings establish a baseline for ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Barrett's esophagus occurs when the lining of the esophagus, the tube that runs from the ...

The figures are stills from the linked videos. a; Classical achalasia, showing a dilated esophageal body bird beak-like narrowing of lower esophageal sphincter (see Video 1). b; Vigorous achalasia ...

Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a common condition in pets, particularly dogs and cats.

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic esophageal inflammatory disease of undetermined pathophysiology that results in dense mucosal eosinophilia and esophageal dysfunction. In childhood ...

Occasionally, the tube doubles up in the esophagus or the stomach and interferes with normal functioning of the tube. These problems may not be appreciated without a roentgenogram. The Sengstaken ...

Psychological factors have a greater impact on the severity of symptoms in esophageal diseases than objective evaluations, such as acid reflux and esophageal motility function. Although there are ...

Atypical symptoms include a chronic cough, dental problems, recurrent lung infections ... including: Between the esophagus (the food pipe) and the stomach lies a muscle called the lower esophageal ...

The course will promote interdisciplinary practices among physicians and other healthcare practitioners through engaging lectures to optimize the care of patients with esophageal disorders, including ...

Considering taking supplements to treat esophageal cancer? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of esophageal cancer. Follow the links to read common ...

Barrett's esophagus is an acquired metaplastic abnormality in which the normal stratified squamous epithelium lining of the esophagus is replaced by an intestinal-like columnar epithelium.