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

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 ...

An esophageal stricture is a gradual narrowing of the esophagus, which can lead to swallowing difficulties. Healthcare providers diagnose it in about 10 percent of people with gastroesophageal reflux ...

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.

Acid regurgitation can lead to distal peptic strictures of the esophagus, with a low eosinophilic infiltration on biopsy (<10 eosinophils/HPF). Eosinophilic esophagitis can produce thick rings or ...

A tool called a fiberoptic endoscope that has a light and a camera is inserted through the mouth and down through the ...

Because dysphagic individuals run the danger of developing strictures, esophagoscopy is ... Interestingly, intestinal and esophageal candidiasis can develop without mouth irritation.