Diffuse esophageal spasm (DES), also known as distal esophageal spasm, is a condition characterized by uncoordinated contractions of the esophagus, which...

Esophageal spasm is a disorder of motility of the esophagus. There are two types of esophageal spasm: Diffuse or distal esophageal spasm (DES), where there...

disorders are: Achalasia Diffuse esophageal spasm Nutcracker esophagus Hypertensive lower esophageal sphincter An esophageal motility disorder can also...

intermittent motility dysphagia likely can be diffuse esophageal spasm (DES) or nonspecific esophageal motility disorder (NEMD). Progressive motility...

Acute esophageal necrosis Barrett's esophagus Boerhaave syndrome Caustic injury to the esophagus Chagas disease Diffuse esophageal spasm Esophageal atresia...

esophagus. These include achalasia, diffuse esophageal spasm, nutcracker esophagus and hypertensive lower esophageal sphincter. These disorders typically...

several motility disorders of the esophagus, including achalasia and diffuse esophageal spasm. It causes difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) with both solid and...

Esophageal candidiasis is an opportunistic infection of the esophagus by Candida albicans. The disease usually occurs in patients in immunocompromised...

give direct view of lumens. Esophageal motility study is useful in cases of esophageal achalasia and diffuse esophageal spasms. Exfoliative cytology can...

include achalasia, esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction, diffuse esophageal spasm, jackhammer esophagus, and absent contractility. HREM can also...

7–23% of patients with GERD who are untreated. Esophageal cancer Esophageal diseases Esophageal spasm Helicobacter pylori Shaker, Reza; Belafsky, Peter...

esophagus refers to swallowing that can be extremely painful. Diffuse esophageal spasm is a spasm of the esophagus that can be one cause of chest pain. Such...

Esophageal varices are extremely dilated sub-mucosal veins in the lower third of the esophagus. They are most often a consequence of portal hypertension...

such as abdominal or leg swelling, hepatic encephalopathy, and dilated esophageal veins. If cirrhosis leads to liver failure, a liver transplant may be...

simpler measures may involve gastroscopy, upper GI series, esophageal pH monitoring, or esophageal manometry. Treatment options include lifestyle changes...

Esophageal rupture, also known as Boerhaave syndrome, is a rupture of the esophageal wall. Iatrogenic causes account for approximately 56% of esophageal...

on occurrence presents a challenge. During an episode, the patient feels spasm-like, sometimes excruciating, pain in the rectum or anus, often misinterpreted...

or false diverticulum (only involving the mucosa and submucosa of the esophageal wall, not the adventitia), also known as a pulsion diverticulum. It was...

people with a cirrhotic NASH to be systematically screened for gastric and esophageal varices and liver cancer. They do not recommend routine liver biopsies...

esophagus Esophageal motility disorder Nutcracker esophagus Achalasia Esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction Diffuse esophageal spasm Gastroesophageal...

they are common in the general population. Other findings may include diffuse or nodular swelling of the mouth, a cobblestone appearance inside the mouth...

parietal peritoneal layer). Peritonitis is an example of an acute abdomen. Diffuse abdominal rigidity (abdominal guarding) is often present, especially in...

analyse the esophageal internal surface for erosions, ulcers, and tumours. Meanwhile, manometry can determine the integrity of esophageal movements and...

esophagus) or muscular tissue. A Schatzki ring is a specific type of "esophageal ring", and Schatzki rings are further subdivided into those above the...

esophagus Esophageal motility disorder Nutcracker esophagus Achalasia Esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction Diffuse esophageal spasm Gastroesophageal...

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evaluate for esophageal motility disorders, such as achalasia, diffuse esophageal spasm, etc. FLIP is most often performed immediately following upper...

a premalignant condition because of its potential to transition into esophageal adenocarcinoma, an often-deadly cancer. The main cause of Barrett's esophagus...

to have more episodes of esophageal food impaction as well as other esophageal abnormalities such as Schatzki ring, esophageal webs, and in some cases...

diverticulum and esophageal webbing, and oesophageal motility disorders including the nutcracker oesophagus, achalasia, diffuse oesophageal spasm, and oesophageal...