GERD (Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease) is pervasive. If you have heartburn or “mini-vomits,” you likely have GERD. I’ve ...

In some cases, dysphagia may be caused by strictures or esophageal ulcers, known complications of Crohn’s disease. The ...

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

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.

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 ...

In elderly patients, complaints can be chronic and complicating an underlying esophageal motility disorder or undiagnosed stricture. Endoscopy may identify classic 'pill esophagitis', which is ...

The potential complications of acute esophageal necrosis include esophageal stricture or stenosis, perforation, and death. [2] We present a case of acute esophageal necrosis in a young woman with ...

Baylor Medicine’s Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) program offers specialized and multidisciplinary care. We bring together a unique team of physicians of multiple sub-specialties for patients with a ...

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 Real Housewives of Dallas” star Dr. Tiffany Moon was only on her show for one season before it was canceled in 2021, however she is still involved in the Bravo fan community. Moon, an ...

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 ...