Various methods may be used to treat esophageal cancer. An esophagectomy is a surgical procedure where part of the esophagus ...

Heartburn, also called acid indigestion, is an irritation of the esophagus caused by acid that refluxes (comes back up) from the stomach. When swallowing, food passes down the throat and through ...

The extension of the myotomy onto the gastric wall (clearly the most critical and challenging part of the operation ... exposure of the distal esophagus and the esophagogastric junction.

Disorders like esophageal cancer and gastroesophageal reflux disease are difficult to treat without properly understanding the esophagus’s mechanical properties. The findings establish a baseline for ...

Switzerland-based EsoCap has built a novel drug delivery system that aims to provide long-lasting local therapy in the upper gastrointestinal tract and is currently being tested in a phase 2 trial.

Esophageal cancer affects the esophagus lining, causing swallowing difficulty and chest pain. Learn what symptoms to look for ...