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 ...

Barrett's esophagus can be treated with lifestyle modifications, medications, and surgery. While prevention is undoubtedly important, there are valuable ways to avoid harmful health effects of Barrett ...

Department of Psychiatry, Military Research Hospital and Polyclinic, Bydgoszcz, Poland University Clinical Hospital, Poznan, Poland Department of Thoracic Surgery, E. and J. Zeyland Greater Poland ...

What is a 5-year relative survival rate? Where do these numbers come from? 5-year relative survival rates for esophageal cancer Understanding the numbers Keep in mind that survival rates are estimates ...

An incorrectly placed tracheal tube is positioned in one of two locations, the esophagus or the bronchus, usually the right. Each location presents a specific diagnosis and requires a particular ...

Although not as well standardized as gastric emptying (GE) scintigraphy, esophageal transit scintigraphy, if performed in a comprehensive manner including both quantitative and qualitative analysis of ...

If polled, it is reasonable to expect EMS personnel to rank advanced airway management as one of the most important prehospital interventions. Despite this attitude, numerous studies and case ...