References for Esophageal Disorders

Author: Dr. Reeja Tharu

Editor: Dr. Nithin Jayan

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Published on Aug 07, 2014
Last Updated on Sep 06, 2014

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Noscaphene (Noscapine)

Barrett's Esophagus

Barrett's esophagus is a condition where the inner lining of the esophagus changes to resemble the intestinal lining. It predisposes the patient to cancer.

GERD

This condition occurs due to the reflux of hydrochloric acid of the stomach into the oesophagus

Incidence of Cancer in Patients With Barrett's Esophagus may be Lower Than Previously Reported

A recent study indicates that the risk for developing cancer of the esophagus in patients with Barrett's esophagus may be lower than previously reported, especially in the absence of dysplasia.

Regenerated Esophagus Transplanted in Rats

Researchers have successfully used tissue engineering to construct natural oesophagi which in combination with stem cells have been effectively transplanted in rats.

New Insight into Barrett's Esophagus Thanks to the Fruit Flies

New models for the study of Barrett's esophagus may now be developed, thanks to a new study which focused on the regulation of stem cells lining the GI tract of fruit flies (Drosophila)

Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) - Surgical Procedure

Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) is now regarded as a first line treatment for all types of achalasia which is a non-invasive endoscopic procedure with excellent success rates.

Myotomy - Surgical Procedure

Myotomy is a surgical procedure where a muscle is cut. Learn more about Heller myotomy, which is an esophageal myotomy surgery.

Test Your Knowledge on Dysphagia

Dysphagia is a condition that essentially means the difficulty in swallowing. When this condition is associated with pain then it is referred to as Odynophagia. This difficulty in swallowing may be restricted to liquids alone or solids alone or to ...

Nissen fundoplication - Surgical Procedure

Nissen fundoplication is an acid reflux surgical procedure used to treat gastro-esophageal reflux (GERD), a digestive tract disorder.

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) / allergic esophagitis / esophagus allergy is an allergic inflammatory condition of the esophagus that is precipitated by allergens. Treatment is available for the condition.

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