Esophageal cancer (redirect from Cancer of the esophagus) Esophageal cancer is cancer arising from the esophagus—the food pipe that runs between the throat and the stomach. Symptoms often include difficulty in... 75 KB (7,682 words) - 05:22, 29 April 2024 |
Eosinophilic esophagitis (redirect from Feline esophagus) inflammatory condition of the esophagus that involves eosinophils, a type of white blood cell. In healthy individuals, the esophagus is typically devoid of eosinophils... 32 KB (3,690 words) - 15:37, 1 February 2024 |
Human digestive system (section Esophagus) process of digestion. This produces a bolus which is swallowed down the esophagus to enter the stomach. The second stage, the gastric phase, happens in... 64 KB (8,590 words) - 07:53, 2 March 2024 |
Gastroenterology (section Esophagus) gastrointestinal tract, sometimes referred to as the GI tract, which includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine as well as the accessory... 34 KB (3,611 words) - 07:10, 4 March 2024 |
Esophageal achalasia (redirect from Dyssynergia esophagus) closed. Without a modifier, "achalasia" usually refers to achalasia of the esophagus. Achalasia can happen at various points along the gastrointestinal tract;... 38 KB (4,264 words) - 22:53, 29 March 2024 |
Esophageal atresia (redirect from Esophagus atresia) condition (birth defect) that affects the alimentary tract. It causes the esophagus to end in a blind-ended pouch rather than connecting normally to the stomach... 24 KB (2,554 words) - 20:34, 20 April 2024 |
Esophagitis (category Esophagus disorders) oesophagitis, is a disease characterized by inflammation of the esophagus. The esophagus is a tube composed of a mucosal lining, and longitudinal and circular... 15 KB (1,788 words) - 13:36, 29 February 2024 |
larynx. An important section of it is the epiglottis, separating the esophagus from the trachea (windpipe), preventing food and drinks being inhaled... 4 KB (365 words) - 04:06, 3 March 2024 |
Peristalsis (section Esophagus) In the esophagus, two types of peristalsis occur: First, there is a primary peristaltic wave, which occurs when the bolus enters the esophagus during... 13 KB (1,595 words) - 23:24, 13 April 2024 |
Esophageal rupture (redirect from Ruptured esophagus) vomiting are termed Boerhaave syndrome. Spontaneous perforation of the esophagus is most commonly a full-thickness tear in the esophageal wall due to a... 14 KB (1,501 words) - 12:10, 22 February 2024 |
usually due to regurgitation of gastric acid (gastric reflux) into the esophagus. It is the major symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Other... 27 KB (2,654 words) - 13:52, 29 April 2024 |
digestive enzymes and gastric acid. The stomach is located between the esophagus and the small intestine. The pyloric sphincter controls the passage of... 47 KB (4,982 words) - 10:49, 23 April 2024 |
Megaesophagus (redirect from Mega-esophagus) esophageal dilatation, is a disorder of the esophagus in humans and other mammals, whereby the esophagus becomes abnormally enlarged. Megaesophagus may... 9 KB (850 words) - 15:52, 20 November 2023 |
Atypia (section Examples for Barrett's esophagus) disease of immature red blood cells. Numerous mitotic figures In Barrett's esophagus, features that are classified as atypia but not as dysplasia are mainly:... 3 KB (330 words) - 22:23, 14 November 2023 |
Radiofrequency ablation (section Barrett's esophagus) upper endoscopic examination to assess the esophagus for residual Barrett's esophagus. If any Barrett's esophagus is found, the disease can be treated with... 28 KB (3,231 words) - 23:44, 10 April 2024 |
Esophageal spasm is a disorder of motility of the esophagus. There are two types of esophageal spasm: Diffuse or distal esophageal spasm (DES), where... 6 KB (597 words) - 20:53, 6 January 2024 |
the entrance to the stomach, and the esophagus. It helps to prevent acid reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus. It is commonly undeveloped in infants... 3 KB (327 words) - 22:50, 27 April 2023 |
Globus pharyngis (redirect from Globus Esophagus) Globus pharyngis, globus hystericus or globus sensation is the persistent but painless sensation of having a pill, food bolus, or some other sort of obstruction... 9 KB (898 words) - 23:28, 17 April 2024 |
fundoplication, but the portion of esophagus inferior to the diaphragm is too short. Thus, there is not enough esophagus to wrap. A vertical incision is... 2 KB (255 words) - 22:22, 14 March 2024 |
upper esophagus or gastric inlet patch is one or more areas of tissue resembling stomach tissue which is found in the upper portion of the esophagus. Esophageal... 5 KB (436 words) - 11:29, 10 April 2024 |