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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 ...

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 ...

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

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