Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Regurgitation is when the contents from your esophagus (the tube that brings food from your ...

The late complications primarily were related to esophageal strictures, of which there were 8 cases. Seven of these patients required from 1 to 5 dilatations at increasing intervals so that none ...

Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is one such symptom that can be particularly alarming. Here’s what you can do if you ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

or the effect of a natural healing process in a narrow esophagus. Johansson et al. conclude that prophylactic use of PPIs reduces the formation of benign anastomotic strictures, as does the use of ...

Esophageal implants have emerged as the most effective treatment for a variety of illnesses, including GERD and esophageal strictures. As a result of the increasing efficacy of these implants in ...

Esophageal abnormalities which delay esophageal emptying (eg, stricture, achalasia). Inability to stand or sit upright for at least 30 mins. Aspiration risk (oral solution). Hypocalcemia.