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 ...

There are three main diets healthcare providers often recommend for people with EoE: Long-term inflammation can damage the tissue of the esophagus, causing scarring and narrowing. Healthcare ...

The figures are stills from the linked videos. a; Classical achalasia, showing a dilated esophageal body bird beak-like narrowing of lower esophageal sphincter (see Video 1). b; Vigorous achalasia ...

Care must be taken not to narrow the esophageal hiatus too much and push the esophagus anteriorly. Step 7: Intraoperative Endoscopy The esophageal stethoscope and the orogastric tube are removed ...