A right thoracoscopic myotomy extending from the diaphragm to the thoracic inlet is the preferred procedure for patients who have nutcracker esophagus or diffuse esophageal spasm involving the ...

The best multimodal approach for resectable locally advanced esophageal adenocarcinoma is unclear. An important question is whether perioperative chemotherapy is preferable to preoperative ...

Digestion begins in your mouth. Your teeth grind the food you eat and mix it with saliva to form a kind of ball, known as a bolus. Your esophagus is a flattened muscular tube that connects your mouth ...

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic (long-term) condition affecting the esophagus, the tube that carries food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach. EoE causes symptoms like difficulty ...

Background: Esophageal cancer (EC) is a major global health issue characterized by high morbidity and mortality rates, with a notably low five-year survival rate. Comprehensive analyses of the global ...

Paying attention to meal timing, like avoiding late-night eating, helps keep reflux under control. The esophageal sphincter is a muscle at the bottom of your esophagus that acts like a one-way door.

What is a 5-year relative survival rate? Where do these numbers come from? 5-year relative survival rates for esophageal cancer Understanding the numbers Keep in mind that survival rates are estimates ...

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Although not as well standardized as gastric emptying (GE) scintigraphy, esophageal transit scintigraphy, if performed in a comprehensive manner including both quantitative and qualitative analysis of ...