To the Editor: The important contribution by Goulston and McGovern in the August 7 issue of the NEJM presents "evidence that stricture formation in ulcerative colitis is due to hypertrophy and ...

or the effect of a natural healing process in a narrow esophagus. Johansson et al. conclude that prophylactic use of PPIs reduces the formation of benign anastomotic strictures, as does the use of ...

Past surgeries and esophageal stricture can also contribute to difficulty swallowing pills,” says Bourgeois. Additionally, ...

Urethral strictures refer to the narrowing of the urethra, which is the tube that carries urine out of the body. This condition is typically caused by scarring, which can block or narrow the urethra, ...

the location of the lower esophageal sphincter and squamo-columnar junction; presence and size of hiatal hernia; presence of erosive esophagitis, ulceration, or stricture; and location of biopsy ...

Barium studies have a very poor sensitivity in diagnosing uncomplicated GERD; however, they have high accuracy for the diagnosis of hiatal hernia, esophageal strictures and esophageal rings.

Esophageal strictures: Narrowing of the oesophagus due to scar tissue, often a result of chronic inflammation or conditions like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), can cause difficulty in ...

GERD is short for gastroesophageal reflux disease. It is a chronic disease where the contents of the stomach, particularly acid, reflux into the esophagus. The acid, through various mechanisms, ...

Sippel, Alexandra 2020. Jane Marcet’s lessons to the lesser educated about the political economy of foreign trade. XVII-XVIII, ...

Esophageal Implant MarketThe global esophageal implant market is set for substantial growth, with its valuation projected to reach USD 147 million in 2023. Over the next decade, the market is ...

Alendronate (as sodium), cholecalciferol (Vit. D3); 70mg/2800 IU, 70mg/5600 IU; tabs. Treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Treatment of osteoporosis in men. Limitations of use: alone should ...