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The muscular membranous segment between the PHARYNX and the STOMACH in the UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.

A condition with damage to the lining of the lower ESOPHAGUS resulting from chronic acid reflux (ESOPHAGITIS, REFLUX). Through the process of metaplasia, the squamous cells are replaced by a columnar epithelium with cells resembling those of the INTESTINE or the salmon-pink mucosa of the STOMACH. Barrett's columnar epithelium is a marker for severe reflux and precursor to ADENOCARCINOMA of the esophagus.

Tumors or cancer of the ESOPHAGUS.

Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the esophagus.

Pathological processes in the ESOPHAGUS.

A stricture of the ESOPHAGUS. Most are acquired but can be congenital.

Excision of part (partial) or all (total) of the esophagus. (Dorland, 28th ed)

The area covering the terminal portion of ESOPHAGUS and the beginning of STOMACH at the cardiac orifice.

A condition in which there is a change of one adult cell type to another similar adult cell type.

Retrograde flow of gastric juice (GASTRIC ACID) and/or duodenal contents (BILE ACIDS; PANCREATIC JUICE) into the distal ESOPHAGUS, commonly due to incompetence of the LOWER ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER.

That part of the STOMACH close to the opening from ESOPHAGUS into the stomach (cardiac orifice), the ESOPHAGOGASTRIC JUNCTION. The cardia is so named because of its closeness to the HEART. Cardia is characterized by the lack of acid-forming cells (GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS).

A malignant epithelial tumor with a glandular organization.

A plastic operation on the esophagus. (Dorland, 28th ed)

INFLAMMATION, acute or chronic, of the ESOPHAGUS caused by BACTERIA, chemicals, or TRAUMA.

An EPITHELIUM with MUCUS-secreting cells, such as GOBLET CELLS. It forms the lining of many body cavities, such as the DIGESTIVE TRACT, the RESPIRATORY TRACT, and the reproductive tract. Mucosa, rich in blood and lymph vessels, comprises an inner epithelium, a middle layer (lamina propria) of loose CONNECTIVE TISSUE, and an outer layer (muscularis mucosae) of SMOOTH MUSCLE CELLS that separates the mucosa from submucosa.

Pathological processes that tend eventually to become malignant. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

INFLAMMATION of the ESOPHAGUS that is caused by the reflux of GASTRIC JUICE with contents of the STOMACH and DUODENUM.

An opening or hole in the ESOPHAGUS that is caused by TRAUMA, injury, or pathological process.

A movement, caused by sequential muscle contraction, that pushes the contents of the intestines or other tubular organs in one direction.

Measurement of the pressure or tension of liquids or gases with a manometer.

Abnormal passage communicating with the ESOPHAGUS. The most common type is TRACHEOESOPHAGEAL FISTULA between the esophagus and the TRACHEA.

A carcinoma derived from stratified SQUAMOUS EPITHELIAL CELLS. It may also occur in sites where glandular or columnar epithelium is normally present. (From Stedman, 25th ed)

A nitrosamine derivative with alkylating, carcinogenic, and mutagenic properties. It causes serious liver damage and is a hepatocarcinogen in rodents.

The physiologic or functional barrier to GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX at the esophagogastric junction. Sphincteric muscles remain tonically contracted during the resting state and form the high-pressure zone separating the lumen of the ESOPHAGUS from that of the STOMACH. (Haubrich et al, Bockus Gastroenterology, 5th ed., pp399, 415)

The act of taking solids and liquids into the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT through the mouth and throat.

Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the gastrointestinal tract.

The bottom portion of the pharynx situated below the OROPHARYNX and posterior to the LARYNX. The hypopharynx communicates with the larynx through the laryngeal inlet, and is also called laryngopharynx.

STOMACH herniation located at or near the diaphragmatic opening for the ESOPHAGUS, the esophageal hiatus.

A motility disorder of the ESOPHAGUS in which the LOWER ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER (near the CARDIA) fails to relax resulting in functional obstruction of the esophagus, and DYSPHAGIA. Achalasia is characterized by a grossly contorted and dilated esophagus (megaesophagus).

Difficulty in SWALLOWING which may result from neuromuscular disorder or mechanical obstruction. Dysphagia is classified into two distinct types: oropharyngeal dysphagia due to malfunction of the PHARYNX and UPPER ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER; and esophageal dysphagia due to malfunction of the ESOPHAGUS.

Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the digestive tract.

Endoscopes for examining the interior of the esophagus.

Strong alkaline chemicals that destroy soft body tissues resulting in a deep, penetrating type of burn, in contrast to corrosives, that result in a more superficial type of damage via chemical means or inflammation. Caustics are usually hydroxides of light metals. SODIUM HYDROXIDE and potassium hydroxide are the most widely used caustic agents in industry. Medically, they have been used externally to remove diseased or dead tissues and destroy warts and small tumors. The accidental ingestion of products (household and industrial) containing caustic ingredients results in thousands of injuries per year.

An organ of digestion situated in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen between the termination of the ESOPHAGUS and the beginning of the DUODENUM.

Procedures of applying ENDOSCOPES for disease diagnosis and treatment. Endoscopy involves passing an optical instrument through a small incision in the skin i.e., percutaneous; or through a natural orifice and along natural body pathways such as the digestive tract; and/or through an incision in the wall of a tubular structure or organ, i.e. transluminal, to examine or perform surgery on the interior parts of the body.

Mobilization of the lower end of the esophagus and plication of the fundus of the stomach around it (fundic wrapping) in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX that may be associated with various disorders, such as hiatal hernia. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

The structure at the pharyngoesophageal junction consisting chiefly of the CRICOPHARYNGEUS MUSCLE. It normally occludes the lumen of the ESOPHAGUS, except during SWALLOWING.

Congenital abnormality characterized by the lack of full development of the ESOPHAGUS that commonly occurs with TRACHEOESOPHAGEAL FISTULA. Symptoms include excessive SALIVATION; GAGGING; CYANOSIS; and DYSPNEA.

A strong corrosive acid that is commonly used as a laboratory reagent. It is formed by dissolving hydrogen chloride in water. GASTRIC ACID is the hydrochloric acid component of GASTRIC JUICE.

Tumors or cancer of the STOMACH.

The act of dilating.

Saccular protrusion beyond the wall of the ESOPHAGUS.

Inanimate objects that become enclosed in the body.

Removal and pathologic examination of specimens in the form of small pieces of tissue from the living body.

Retrograde flow of duodenal contents (BILE ACIDS; PANCREATIC JUICE) into the STOMACH.

Chronic ESOPHAGITIS characterized by esophageal mucosal EOSINOPHILIA. It is diagnosed when an increase in EOSINOPHILS are present over the entire esophagus. The reflux symptoms fail to respond to PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS treatment, unlike in GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE. The symptoms are associated with IgE-mediated hypersensitivity to food or inhalant allergens.

The segment of GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT that includes the ESOPHAGUS; the STOMACH; and the DUODENUM.

Abnormal passage between the ESOPHAGUS and the TRACHEA, acquired or congenital, often associated with ESOPHAGEAL ATRESIA.

Disorders affecting the motor function of the UPPER ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER; LOWER ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER; the ESOPHAGUS body, or a combination of these parts. The failure of the sphincters to maintain a tonic pressure may result in gastric reflux of food and acid into the esophagus (GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX). Other disorders include hypermotility (spastic disorders) and markedly increased amplitude in contraction (nutcracker esophagus).

Motion picture study of successive images appearing on a fluoroscopic screen.

Analysis of the HYDROGEN ION CONCENTRATION in the lumen of the ESOPHAGUS. It is used to record the pattern, frequency, and duration of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX.

Histochemical localization of immunoreactive substances using labeled antibodies as reagents.

Retrograde bile flow. Reflux of bile can be from the duodenum to the stomach (DUODENOGASTRIC REFLUX); to the esophagus (GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX); or to the PANCREAS.

Tumors or cancer of the DIGESTIVE SYSTEM.

Tumors or cancer of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, from the MOUTH to the ANAL CANAL.

Study of coins, tokens, medals, etc. However, it usually refers to medals pertaining to the history of medicine.

Abnormal communication most commonly seen between two internal organs, or between an internal organ and the surface of the body.

A group of organs stretching from the MOUTH to the ANUS, serving to breakdown foods, assimilate nutrients, and eliminate waste. In humans, the digestive system includes the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT and the accessory glands (LIVER; BILIARY TRACT; PANCREAS).

Surgical union or shunt between ducts, tubes or vessels. It may be end-to-end, end-to-side, side-to-end, or side-to-side.

A class of compounds that contain a -NH2 and a -NO radical. Many members of this group have carcinogenic and mutagenic properties.

A membrane in the midline of the THORAX of mammals. It separates the lungs between the STERNUM in front and the VERTEBRAL COLUMN behind. It also surrounds the HEART, TRACHEA, ESOPHAGUS, THYMUS, and LYMPH NODES.

Studies used to test etiologic hypotheses in which inferences about an exposure to putative causal factors are derived from data relating to characteristics of persons under study or to events or experiences in their past. The essential feature is that some of the persons under study have the disease or outcome of interest and their characteristics are compared with those of unaffected persons.

Back flow of gastric contents to the LARYNGOPHARYNX where it comes in contact with tissues of the upper aerodigestive tract. Laryngopharyngeal reflux is an extraesophageal manifestation of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX.

A tubular organ of VOICE production. It is located in the anterior neck, superior to the TRACHEA and inferior to the tongue and HYOID BONE.

The worsening of a disease over time. This concept is most often used for chronic and incurable diseases where the stage of the disease is an important determinant of therapy and prognosis.

An aspect of personal behavior or lifestyle, environmental exposure, or inborn or inherited characteristic, which, on the basis of epidemiologic evidence, is known to be associated with a health-related condition considered important to prevent.

Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the interior of the stomach.

A lesion on the surface of the skin or a mucous surface, produced by the sloughing of inflammatory necrotic tissue.

Excision of the whole (total gastrectomy) or part (subtotal gastrectomy, partial gastrectomy, gastric resection) of the stomach. (Dorland, 28th ed)

A skin carcinoma that histologically exhibits both basal and squamous elements. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

Studies which start with the identification of persons with a disease of interest and a control (comparison, referent) group without the disease. The relationship of an attribute to the disease is examined by comparing diseased and non-diseased persons with regard to the frequency or levels of the attribute in each group.

The shortest and widest portion of the SMALL INTESTINE adjacent to the PYLORUS of the STOMACH. It is named for having the length equal to about the width of 12 fingers.

Evaluation undertaken to assess the results or consequences of management and procedures used in combating disease in order to determine the efficacy, effectiveness, safety, and practicability of these interventions in individual cases or series.

Lining of the STOMACH, consisting of an inner EPITHELIUM, a middle LAMINA PROPRIA, and an outer MUSCULARIS MUCOSAE. The surface cells produce MUCUS that protects the stomach from attack by digestive acid and enzymes. When the epithelium invaginates into the LAMINA PROPRIA at various region of the stomach (CARDIA; GASTRIC FUNDUS; and PYLORUS), different tubular gastric glands are formed. These glands consist of cells that secrete mucus, enzymes, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, or hormones.

A hypermotility disorder of the ESOPHAGUS that is characterized by spastic non-peristaltic responses to SWALLOWING; CHEST PAIN; and DYSPHAGIA.

Methods and procedures for the diagnosis of diseases or dysfunction of the digestive system or its organs or demonstration of their physiological processes.

Removal of tissue with electrical current delivered via electrodes positioned at the distal end of a catheter. Energy sources are commonly direct current (DC-shock) or alternating current at radiofrequencies (usually 750 kHz). The technique is used most often to ablate the AV junction and/or accessory pathways in order to interrupt AV conduction and produce AV block in the treatment of various tachyarrhythmias.

One or more layers of EPITHELIAL CELLS, supported by the basal lamina, which covers the inner or outer surfaces of the body.

Substernal pain or burning sensation, usually associated with regurgitation of gastric juice into the esophagus.

Surgical formation of an external opening (stoma) into the esophagus.

The inferior (caudal) ganglion of the vagus (10th cranial) nerve. The unipolar nodose ganglion cells are sensory cells with central projections to the medulla and peripheral processes traveling in various branches of the vagus nerve.

A type of stress exerted uniformly in all directions. Its measure is the force exerted per unit area. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)

A glandular epithelial cell or a unicellular gland. Goblet cells secrete MUCUS. They are scattered in the epithelial linings of many organs, especially the SMALL INTESTINE and the RESPIRATORY TRACT.

Therapy using oral or topical photosensitizing agents with subsequent exposure to light.

Substances that increase the risk of NEOPLASMS in humans or animals. Both genotoxic chemicals, which affect DNA directly, and nongenotoxic chemicals, which induce neoplasms by other mechanism, are included.

Methods which attempt to express in replicable terms the extent of the neoplasm in the patient.

Any fluid-filled closed cavity or sac (CYSTS) that is lined by an EPITHELIUM and found in the ESOPHAGUS region.

Molecular products metabolized and secreted by neoplastic tissue and characterized biochemically in cells or body fluids. They are indicators of tumor stage and grade as well as useful for monitoring responses to treatment and predicting recurrence. Many chemical groups are represented including hormones, antigens, amino and nucleic acids, enzymes, polyamines, and specific cell membrane proteins and lipids.

A gel-forming mucin found predominantly in SMALL INTESTINE and variety of mucous membrane-containing organs. It provides a protective, lubricating barrier against particles and infectious agents.

Pathological processes involving the PHARYNX.

Regulation and function of family 1 and family 2 UDP-glucuronosyltransferase genes (UGT1A, UGT2B) in human oesophagus. (1/2903)

Human UDP-glucuronosyltransferases (UGTs) are expressed in a tissue-specific fashion in hepatic and extrahepatic tissues [Strassburg, Manns and Tukey (1998) J. Biol. Chem. 273, 8719-8726]. Previous work suggests that these enzymes play a protective role in chemical carcinogenesis [Strassburg, Manns and Tukey (1997) Cancer Res. 57, 2979-2985]. In this study, UGT1 and UGT2 gene expression was investigated in human oesophageal epithelium and squamous-cell carcinoma in addition to the characterization of individual UGT isoforms using recombinant protein. UGT mRNA expression was characterized by duplex reverse transcriptase-PCR analysis and revealed the expression of UGT1A7, UGT1A8, UGT1A9 and UGT1A10 mRNAs. UGT1A1, UGT1A3, UGT1A4, UGT1A5 and UGT1A6 transcripts were not detected. UGT2 expression included UGT2B7, UGT2B10 and UGT2B15, but UGT2B4 mRNA was absent. UGT2 mRNA was present at significantly lower levels than UGT1 transcripts. This observation was in agreement with the analysis of catalytic activities in oesophageal microsomal protein, which was characterized by high glucuronidation rates for phenolic xenobiotics, all of which are classical UGT1 substrates. Whereas UGT1A9 was not regulated, differential regulation of UGT1A7 and UGT1A10 mRNA was observed between normal oesophageal epithelium and squamous-cell carcinoma. Expression and analysis in vitro of recombinant UGT1A7, UGT1A9, UGT1A10, UGT2B7 and UGT2B15 demonstrated that UGT1A7, UGT1A9 and UGT1A10 catalysed the glucuronidation of 7-hydroxybenzo(alpha)pyrene, as well as other environmental carcinogens, such as 2-hydroxyamino-1-methyl-6-phenylimidazo-(4, 5-beta)-pyridine. Although UGT1A9 was not regulated in the carcinoma tissue, the five-fold reduction in 7-hydroxybenzo(alpha)pyrene glucuronidation could be attributed to regulation of UGT1A7 and UGT1A10. These data elucidate an individual regulation of human UGT1A and UGT2B genes in human oesophagus and provide evidence for specific catalytic activities of individual human UGT isoforms towards environmental carcinogens that have been implicated in cellular carcinogenesis. (+info)

The integrin alpha v beta 6 binds and activates latent TGF beta 1: a mechanism for regulating pulmonary inflammation and fibrosis. (2/2903)

Transforming growth factor beta (TGF beta) family members are secreted in inactive complexes with a latency-associated peptide (LAP), a protein derived from the N-terminal region of the TGF beta gene product. Extracellular activation of these complexes is a critical but incompletely understood step in regulation of TGF beta function in vivo. We show that TGF beta 1 LAP is a ligand for the integrin alpha v beta 6 and that alpha v beta 6-expressing cells induce spatially restricted activation of TGF beta 1. This finding explains why mice lacking this integrin develop exaggerated inflammation and, as we show, are protected from pulmonary fibrosis. These data identify a novel mechanism for locally regulating TGF beta 1 function in vivo by regulating expression of the alpha v beta 6 integrin. (+info)

The postnatal development of the alimentary canal in the opossum. I. Oesophagus. (3/2903)

The oesophageal epithelium of the newborn opossum generally is two to three cells in depth and in some regions appears pseudostratified. By the 9th postnatal day the epithelium shows two distinct strata. Ciliated cells and occasional goblet cells also are observed within the epithelium during this stage and in subsequent stages. Cilia persist in the oesophagus of the adult opossum, but are restricted to the depths of the transverse folds found in the distal part of the organ. The epithelium covering the transverse folds of the adult likewise has an immature appearance. By 4-5 cm (ca. 20 days), the epithelium has assumed a more mature appearance and is of greater depth. This and later stages show three basic strata: a germinal layer, a spinous layer and, adjacent to the lumen, a flattened layer of cells that retain their nuclei. The epithelium throughout the postnatal period and in the adult does not undergo complete keratinization. The oesophageal glands begin as outgrowths from the epithelium just prior to 4-5 cm (ca. 20 days). The glands continue their development throughout the remainder of the postnatal period. The secretory units of the oesophageal glands of the the major portion of the secretory elements, and a light, rounded cell type which is less numerous and which occupies the terminal portions of the secretory units. Secretory material of the former appears complex, consisting of both neutral and acid glycoproteins. The secretory product of the light cell type is unknown at present. Both cell types are encompassed by myoepithelial cells. The relationship of the mitotic sequences to the observations made by microscopic examination of the developing oesophagus is discussed. (+info)

Langerhans cells in the human oesophagus. (4/2903)

The dendrite cells of Langerhans, first identified in the epidermis, have now been observed in the middle and superficial layers of the normal human oesophageal mucosa. They exhibit typical Langerhans granules, but no desmosomes and tonofilaments. They often have irregular indented nuclei, with a relatively pale cytoplasm contrasting with that of the adjacent squamous cells. These cells are sometimes difficult to distinguish from intra-epithelial lymphocytes, which are also encountered in the oesophageal mucosa and which share certain ultrastructural characteristics with Langerhans cells. (+info)

Oesophageal epithelial innervation in health and reflux oesophagitis. (5/2903)

BACKGROUND: The response of the oesophagus to refluxed gastric contents is likely to depend on intact neural mechanisms in the oesophageal mucosa. The epithelial innervation has not been systematically evaluated in health or reflux disease. AIMS: To study oesophageal epithelial innervation in controls, and also inflamed and non-inflamed mucosa in patients with reflux oesophagitis and healed oesophagitis. PATIENTS: Ten controls, nine patients with reflux oesophagitis, and five patients with healed oesophagitis. METHODS: Oesophageal epithelial biopsy specimens were obtained at endoscopy. The distribution of the neuronal marker protein gene product 9.5 (PGP), and the neuropeptides calcitonin gene related peptide (CGRP), neuropeptide Y (NPY), substance P (SP), and vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) were investigated by immunohistochemistry. Density of innervation was assessed by the proportion of papillae in each oesophageal epithelial biopsy specimen containing immunoreactive fibres (found in the subepithelium and epithelial papillae, but not penetrating the epithelium). RESULTS: The proportion of papillae positive for PGP immunoreactive nerve fibres was significantly increased in inflamed tissue when compared with controls, and non-inflamed and healed tissue. There was also a significant increase in VIP immunoreactive fibres within epithelial papillae. Other neuropeptides showed no proportional changes in inflammation. CONCLUSIONS: Epithelial biopsy specimens can be used to assess innervation in the oesophagus. The innervation of the oesophageal mucosa is not altered in non-inflamed tissue of patients with oesophagitis but alters in response to inflammation, where there is a selective increase (about three- to fourfold) in VIP containing nerves. (+info)

Differential expression of Hsp27 in normal oesophagus, Barrett's metaplasia and oesophageal adenocarcinomas. (6/2903)

The protein expression patterns of normal, metaplastic and malignant oesophageal tissues were analysed by two-dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (2D-PAGE) to identify changes associated with Barrett's metaplasia and transformation to oesophageal adenocarcinoma. Heat-shock protein 27 (Hsp27), a small heat-shock protein which is protective against cytotoxic stresses, was abundant in normal oesophagus. However, Hsp27 expression was markedly lower in Barrett's metaplasia and oesophageal adenocarcinomas. This was confirmed by immunohistochemical analysis. Hsp27 protein was most highly expressed in the upper layers of squamous epithelium and exhibited a pattern of expression that corresponded with the degree of squamous maturation. Northern and Southern analysis demonstrated Hsp27 to be regulated at the level of mRNA transcription or abundance. Normal oesophageal tissues were examined for gender differences in Hsp27 expression. Women expressed fourfold higher levels of Hsp27 mRNA, however, this difference was not appreciable in protein expression. Hsp27 protein was inducible by heat shock in Barrett's adenocarcinoma cell lines and an immortalized oesophageal epithelial cell line (HET-1A), but not by oestradiol. These results demonstrate abundant constitutive expression of the stress-response protein Hsp27 in the normal oesophagus, and suggest that low-level expression in Barrett's metaplasia may be one factor which may influence susceptibility to oesophageal adenocarcinoma development. (+info)

Characterization of cytochrome P450 expression in human oesophageal mucosa. (7/2903)

The expression of cytochrome (CYP) P450 enzymes in human oesophageal mucosa was investigated in a total of 25 histologically non-neoplastic surgical tissue specimens by using specific antibodies in immunoblots and by RT-PCR mRNA analysis. The presence of CYP1A, 2E1, 3A and 4A enzymes was demonstrated by both techniques; CYP2A reactive protein was also detected by immunoblot. The presence of CYP4B1 mRNA was established but no specific antibody was available for detection of the corresponding protein by immunoblot. CYP2B6/7 mRNA was not detected in any sample. The mRNA transcripts for CYP1A1, 2E1, 4A11 and 4B1 were consistently detected in the majority of samples (>84%), whereas CYP1A2 mRNA was only detected in 11 of 19 specimens examined. An RT-PCR method to differentiate CYP3A4 and 3A5 mRNA was developed. This demonstrated CYP3A5 mRNA expression in all samples tested, whereas CYP3A4 mRNA was not detectable, suggesting that CYP3A5 is the major CYP3A protein in human oesophagus. There were significant interindividual variations in the amount of proteins, ranging from 8-fold for CYP4A to 43-fold for CYP2E1. For each patient, data on exposure to risk factors for oesophageal cancer were available, including tobacco smoke, alcohol, gastro-oesophageal reflux and hot beverage consumption. None of these risk factors or other patient characteristics (age, sex, tumour location and tumour stage) were correlated with the protein level of the individual CYP enzymes as determined by quantitation of immunoblot staining. However, the small series of samples precludes any strong conclusion concerning the lack of such correlations. There were no differences between squamous cell carcinomas and adenocarcinomas in either the qualitative or quantitative expression of the CYP enzymes. These data demonstrate that a range of CYP enzymes are expressed in human oesophageal mucosa and indicate that this tissue has the capacity to activate chemical carcinogens to reactive DNA binding metabolites. (+info)

Neurocardiac and cerebral responses evoked by esophageal vago-afferent stimulation in humans: effect of varying intensities. (8/2903)

OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to determine whether esophageal vago-afferent electrostimulation, over a wide range of stimulus intensities, can sustain a cardiac vago-efferent effect by way of central nervous system processing. METHODS: Studies were performed in ten healthy male subjects (23.9 +/- 6.3 years). Esophageal electrostimulation was carried out using a stimulating electrode placed in the distal esophagus. Stimulation of esophageal vago-afferent fibres was employed using electrical impulses (200 microseconds at 0.2 Hz x 128 s) varying from 2.7 to 20 mA. Respiratory frequencies, beat-to-beat heart rate autospectra and cerebral evoked potentials were recorded at baseline and at each stimulus intensity in random order. RESULTS: With esophageal electrical stimulation, we observed a small non-significant decrease in heart rate. There was a dramatic shift of the instantaneous heart rate power spectra towards enhanced cardiac vagal modulation with intensities as low as 5 mA. This effect was sustained throughout all intensities with no further change in either the low frequency or high frequency power. Conversely, there was a linear dose response relationship between cerebral evoked potential amplitude and stimulus intensity mainly occurring above perception threshold (10 mA). Esophageal stimulation had no significant effect on heart rate or respiratory frequency at any stimulus intensity. CONCLUSIONS: These results indicate that electrical stimulation of the distal esophagus across a wide range of current intensities elicits a reproducible shift in the heart rate power spectrum towards enhanced vagal modulation. The data suggest a closed loop afferent/efferent circuitry wherein tonic visceral afferent impulses appear to elicit a phasic or modulatory vago-efferent cardiac response in healthy subjects. (+info)

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Whether C. pylori has a role in development of Barrett's ulcer or adenocarcinoma as a complication of Barrett's esophagus remains unanswered. (nih.gov)
Learn the answers to frequently asked questions about Barrett's esophagus, its causes, diagnosis and the link between the condition and esophageal cancer. (massgeneral.org)
What is Barrett's esophagus? (massgeneral.org)
Barrett's esophagus is a condition affecting the lining of the esophagus, the swallowing tube that carries foods and liquids from the mouth to the stomach. (massgeneral.org)
Since this original description, numerous advances have been made in our understanding of Barrett's esophagus. (massgeneral.org)
Barrett's esophagus is a change in the lining of the esophagus from a normal, white lining (known as squamous mucosa) to a pink/red lining (known as intestinal-type mucosa). (massgeneral.org)
The intestinal-type mucosa of Barrett's esophagus is thought to be more resilient, and is less prone to inflammation. (massgeneral.org)
What causes Barrett's esophagus? (massgeneral.org)
Chronic acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is the strongest risk factor for the development of Barrett's esophagus. (massgeneral.org)
Studies have shown that 10%-15% of patients with GERD will have Barrett's esophagus. (massgeneral.org)
However, some patients with Barrett's esophagus may not have active reflux symptoms. (massgeneral.org)
One study showed 25% of patients over 50 years old without GERD symptoms had Barrett's esophagus. (massgeneral.org)
Chronic reflux esophagitis appears to lead to Barrett's esophagus. (massgeneral.org)
Therefore, most patients with frequent or longstanding symptoms of GERD should be evaluated for the presence of Barrett's esophagus with an endoscopy. (massgeneral.org)
Treatment of GERD, either with medications or surgically, may slow the development and progression of Barrett's esophagus. (massgeneral.org)
Who gets Barrett's esophagus? (massgeneral.org)
It has been estimated that Barrett's esophagus affects 3.3 million adults over 50 years of age in the United States. (massgeneral.org)
Studies have also found that certain populations appear to be at highest risk for developing Barrett's esophagus. (massgeneral.org)
Obesity and smoking may also increase one's risk of developing Barrett's esophagus. (massgeneral.org)
Barrett's esophagus is uncommon in children and is not considered to run in families or to have a significant genetic component at this time. (massgeneral.org)
Over time, untreated reflux esophagitis may lead to chronic complications such as esophageal stricture or the development of Barrett's esophagus. (aafp.org)
Barrett's esophagus is a premalignant metaplastic process that typically involves the distal esophagus. (aafp.org)
Although Barrett's esophagus rarely progresses to adenocarcinoma, optimal management is a matter of debate. (aafp.org)
Current treatment guidelines include relieving GERD symptoms with medical or surgical measures (similar to the treatment of GERD that is not associated with Barrett's esophagus) and surveillance endoscopy. (aafp.org)
Barrett's esophagus was first described in 1950 by Norman Barrett, who reported a case of chronic peptic ulcer in the lower esophagus that was covered by epithelium. (aafp.org)
1 Barrett's esophagus can be defined simply as columnar metaplasia of the esophagus. (aafp.org)
Patients who have columnar epithelium that measures 3 cm or more from the gastroesophageal junction are said to have traditional, or "long-segment," Barrett's esophagus, while patients with a measure less than 3 cm have "short-segment" Barrett's esophagus. (aafp.org)
2 In 1998, the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) defined Barrett's esophagus as "a change in the esophageal epithelium of any length that can be recognized at endoscopy and is confirmed to have intestinal metaplasia by biopsy of the tubular esophagus and excludes intestinal metaplasia of the cardia. (aafp.org)
4 A subgroup of patients with GERD develop severe complications that include erosive esophagitis, stricture formation, Barrett's esophagus, and adenocarcinoma of the esophagus. (aafp.org)
Because Barrett's esophagus is thought to be associated with the development of adenocarcinoma, it is imperative that primary care physicians be familiar with Barrett's esophagus, its association with GERD, and its diagnosis and management. (aafp.org)
The overall prevalence of Barrett's esophagus in the general population is difficult to estimate, because approximately 25 percent of persons with Barrett's esophagus have no symptoms of reflux. (aafp.org)
In fact, only 5 percent of patients who had resection of esophageal adenocarcinoma were known to have Barrett's esophagus before the resection, highlighting the fact that current screening techniques are relatively ineffective. (aafp.org)
7 Perhaps by increasing awareness of Barrett's esophagus, we can better target screening of high-risk patients. (aafp.org)
The incidence of Barrett's esophagus progressing to adenocarcinoma is estimated to be 0.5 per 100 patient-years (i.e., one in 200 patients developing carcinoma per year). (aafp.org)
Barrett's esophagus is diagnosed by endoscopy and histology. (aafp.org)
In patients with Barrett's esophagus, the columnar epithelium extends proximally up the esophagus ( Figure 2 ) . (aafp.org)
Chromosomal gains, genomic loss of p53 and p16 in Barrett's esophagus and its associated malignancy: fluorescence in situ hybridization of esophageal brushing specimens. (clevelandclinic.org)
Do particular clinical factors influence development and extent of Barrett's esophagus? (clevelandclinic.org)
Cytology in Barrett's esophagus. (clevelandclinic.org)
Fluorescence in situ hybridization of cytologic specimens from Barrett's esophagus: a pilot feasibility study. (clevelandclinic.org)
Risk factors for dysplasia in patients with Barrett's esophagus. (clevelandclinic.org)
One of the possible effects of reflux caused by longtime coffee drinkers is a condition called Barrett's esophagus. (livestrong.com)
The majority of people who experience GERD, Barrett's esophagus or other conditions of the esophagus have more than one dietary trigger that provokes symptoms. (livestrong.com)
New swallowable balloon device detects pre-cancerous Barrett's esophagus in a fast, minimally invasive and cost effective way. (medindia.net)
Barrett's esophagus (BE) is the precursor lesion of esophageal adenocarcinoma, which if detected earlier can prevent the lethal cancer. (medindia.net)
New swallowable test enables to detect Barrett's esophagus in a fast, minimally invasive and cost effective manner. (medindia.net)
The swallowable balloon device with over 90% sensitivity in detecting Barrett's esophagus could prevent a large number of deaths from esophageal adenocarcinoma. (medindia.net)
Barrett's esophagus (BE) is the precursor lesion of a highly lethal cancer called esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC). (medindia.net)
EAC can be prevented if patients are diagnosed at the precursor stage of Barrett's esophagus. (medindia.net)
Our goal is early detection," said Dr. Amitabh Chak, Professor of Medicine and head of the NIH-Case Barrett's Esophagus Translational Research Network "BETRNet" program "Symptoms of Barrett's esophagus , such as heartburn, can also be commonly seen in individuals who have acid reflux disease without BE. (medindia.net)
As a result, when individuals develop EAC, 95 percent of the time the presence of the prior Barrett's esophagus was undetected and unknown. (medindia.net)
Having two accurate biomarkers increases confidence in our ability to correctly diagnose Barrett's esophagus," said Dr. Moinova. (medindia.net)
Taken together, our findings show that non-endoscopic balloon sampling paired with molecular tests for the methylated VIM and CCNA1 biomarkers is effective in addressing the need for simple, non-invasive, safe, and accurate Barrett's esophagus screening. (medindia.net)
It sometimes leads to Barrett's esophagus , a precancerous condition that may cause esophageal cancer. (cancercenter.com)
At Cancer Treatment Centers of America ® (CTCA), we offer one of only a few programs in the country dedicated to treating Barrett's esophagus . (cancercenter.com)
CTCA: Why choose us for Barrett's esophagus care? (cancercenter.com)
Our board-certified gastroenterologists, surgeons, pathologists and nurses are experts with decades of experience in caring for people with Barrett's esophagus. (cancercenter.com)
If Barrett's esophagus progresses to esophageal cancer, your care will move seamlessly to our CTCA Gastrointestinal (GI) Center in the same location. (cancercenter.com)
If you have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also called acid reflux, it may progress to Barrett's esophagus. (cancercenter.com)
Screening helps detect Barrett's esophagus in its earliest stages. (cancercenter.com)
If you have Barrett's esophagus, you'll need regular follow-up tests to keep an eye on the affected tissue. (cancercenter.com)
Treatment options for Barrett's esophagus include lifestyle changes, medications, minimally invasive procedures and surgery. (cancercenter.com)
To learn more about our Barrett's esophagus care or to make an appointment, call or chat online with a member of our team. (cancercenter.com)
Dynamic effects of acid on Barrett's esophagus. (jci.org)
Barrett's esophagus (BE), or specialized intestinal metaplasia, is a premalignant heterogeneous epithelium associated with reflux and an increased risk for adenocarcinoma. (jci.org)
This trial looked at a spice called curcumin to see if it could treat Barrett's oesophagus. (cancerresearchuk.org)
Barrett's oesophagus is a condition where cells lining the food pipe ( oesophagus ) change and become abnormal. (cancerresearchuk.org)
People with Barrett's oesophagus are at a greater risk of developing cancer of the oesophagus . (cancerresearchuk.org)
Researchers at the University of Swansea identified a molecule called NF-kappaB that plays a part in the development of oesophageal cancer in people with Barrett's oesophagus. (cancerresearchuk.org)
They wanted to find out if curcumin did the same in people with Barrett's oesophagus. (cancerresearchuk.org)
If this was found to work, a future study may aim to find out if curcumin slows down or reverses the development of Barrett's oesophagus into oesophageal cancer. (cancerresearchuk.org)
The trial team concluded that taking curcumin tablets may help people with Barrett's oesophagus and a trial with a larger number of people needs to be done to confirm this. (cancerresearchuk.org)
Barrett's Esophagus, a complication of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) , is a condition when the cells lining the esophagus-the tube from the throat to the stomach-are damaged and change into abnormal cells that are similar to those found in the lining of the stomach and intestines. (dignityhealth.org)
Approximately 10 to 15 percent of people who suffer from GERD develop Barrett's Esophagus, and those who have suffered from heartburn for a long time are at greater risk for developing this condition. (dignityhealth.org)
It's important to be screened for Barrett's Esophagus because this is a pre-cancerous condition which may lead to esophageal cancer. (dignityhealth.org)
Today, Barrett's Esophagus can be either treated or periodically reassessed depending on severity. (dignityhealth.org)
If you are diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus, you may or may not have GERD symptoms. (dignityhealth.org)
Talk with your doctor if you have GERD and you have concerns about Barrett's Esophagus. (dignityhealth.org)
Progressive dysbiosis of human orodigestive microbiota along the sequence of gastroesophageal reflux, Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma. (jcvi.org)
We hypothesized that the widespread usage of antibiotics has increased the procarcinogenic potential of the orodigestive microbiota along the sequence of gastroesophageal reflux (GR), Barrett's esophagus (BE) and EA phenotypes. (jcvi.org)
Barrett's oesophagus is premalignant. (bmj.com)
Barrett's oesophagus is a sequel of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and may be present in 5-15% of GORD patients in the western population. (bmj.com)
1- 3 Barrett's oesophagus is premalignant, with oesophageal adenocarcinoma occurring at an overall incidence rate of 0.4-0.5% per year. (bmj.com)
Surveillance endoscopy for Barrett's oesophagus-with the aim of detecting HGIN or early cancer in order to facilitate earlier therapeutic interventions-has been advocated by the American College of Gastroenterology, with the time interval of endoscopy being dependent on the presence and severity of dysplasia. (bmj.com)
Reducing Risk of Esophageal Cancer in Barrett's Esophagus Patients with Barrett's esophagus have a high risk of developing esophageal adenocarcinoma. (medscape.com)
Adipokines, Insulin, and Risk of Barrett's Esophagus Find out how serum adipokines and insulin may contribute to the risk for developing Barrett's esophagus. (medscape.com)
By restoring the closing function, TIF can also help prevent stomach acid from causing permanent esophageal damage such as Barrett's Esophagus or even esophageal cancers. (gwinnettcitizen.com)
This guideline covers monitoring, treatment and follow-up for people aged 18 and over with Barrett's oesophagus and stage 1 oesophageal adenocarcinoma. (bvsalud.org)
Control of chronic GERD is essential because it is associated with Barrett's esophagus in older patients. (medscape.com)

To mimic known physiological conditions, endoscopic biopsies of normal esophagus, BE, and duodenum were exposed, in organ culture, to acidified media (pH 3-5) either continuously, or as a 1-h pulse and compared with exposure to pH 7.4 for up to 24 h. (jci.org)
Evaluation of the oesophagus, stomach and proximal duodenum was performed and any abnormalities noted. (ispub.com)
The term "endoscopy" refers to a special technique for looking at the upper gastro-intestinal (GI) tract (the digestive system), that includes the esophagus, the stomach, and the duodenum. (kpjhealth.com.my)

Several types of endoscopic procedures can be used to help keep the esophagus open in people who are having trouble swallowing. (cancer.org)
Adherence to the Seattle biopsy protocol and recommended endoscopic surveillance intervals ― two established quality indicators (QIs) in Barrett esophagus (BE) ― varies widely by individual endoscopist and center, an analysis of US registry data shows. (medscape.com)
Its presence is suspected by endoscopic evaluation of the esophagus, but the diagnosis is confirmed by histologic analysis of endoscopically biopsied tissue. (aafp.org)

5 It is known, however, that the incidence of adenocarcinoma of the esophagus has risen sharply in the past few decades. (aafp.org)
Identification of patients at risk for adenocarcinoma of the esophagus is fairly poor. (aafp.org)

The most common problem with the esophagus is GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). (medlineplus.gov)
With GERD, a muscle at the end of your esophagus does not close properly. (medlineplus.gov)
Over time, GERD can cause damage to the esophagus. (medlineplus.gov)
GERD is associated with increased exposure of the lower esophagus to contents of the stomach and small intestine. (massgeneral.org)
Patients with GERD may develop reflux esophagitis as the esophagus repeatedly is exposed to acidic gastric contents. (aafp.org)
Also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), acid reflux is a medical condition that occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter is unable to effectively block stomach acid from getting into the esophagus. (dailyburn.com)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the esophagus (food pipe). (adam.com)

Après ajustement des données en fonction de l'âge, de l'origine ethnique et du sexe, il a été constaté que les cancers oropharyngés étaient quatre fois plus fréquents chez les personnes qui consommaient du tabac sans fumée que chez celles qui n'avaient aucun antécédent de consommation de tabac. (who.int)
There is also limited evidence that opium consumption causes cancers of the oesophagus, pancreas, pharynx, and stomach. (who.int)

dIn 2013, it is estimates from the National Cancer Institute where Esophagus Cancer has a diagnosis rate of 0.5. (donationto.com)
Today the median age of diagnosis for Esophagus Cancer is 67. (donationto.com)
From 2006-2010, the median age at diagnosis for cancer of the esophagus was 67 years of age. (donationto.com)

If your doctor thinks you could be at risk, he or she will do a physical exam and an endoscopy in which a thin tube is inserted through the mouth and down into the esophagus. (dignityhealth.org)

The inflated balloon was maneuvered to swab the lower esophagus near the stomach, the place where BE begins, and obtain a sample of the lining cells. (medindia.net)
A hiatus hernia (often called hiatal hernia) is a condition where the lower esophagus and part of the stomach slide through the hiatus in the diaphragm, or where part of the stomach pushes through next to the oesophagus into the chest cavity. (articlealley.com)

A more recent article on Barrett esophagus is available. (aafp.org)
Metaplasia in the Esophageal Remnant After Esophagectomy How often does columnar metaplasia occur following esophagectomy -- and what can it tell us about the development of Barrett esophagus? (medscape.com)
Radiofrequency Ablation in Patients With Barrett Esophagus Is radiofrequency ablation considered to be a safe and effective treatment for patients with Barrett esophagus with low-grade dysplasia, and does it prevent progression to esophageal cancer? (medscape.com)

Chemical burns of the mouth, pharynx and esophagus. (cdc.gov)
Throat The throat (pharynx) is located behind the mouth, below the nasal cavity, and above the hollow tube that leads from the throat to the stomach (esophagus) and windpipe (trachea). (merckmanuals.com)

Swallowing tests showed full recovery and functioning was also established with oesophageal muscles able to propel water and liquid along the oesophagus into the stomach in both upright and 45 degrees sitting positions. (indianewengland.com)
A CECT thorax was done that showed dilated oesophagus with wall thickening and BEF between right posterolateral oesophageal wall and segmental bronchus of apical segment of right upper lobe [Figure 2] a and [Figure 2] b. (journaljme.org)
Patient underwent oesophageal bypass with gastric conduit through retrosternal route with cervical esophagogastric anastomosis with remanant Roux-En-Y oesophagojejunostomy with feeding jejunostomy. (journaljme.org)

Huncharek, M. and Muscat, J. (1995) Small cell carcinoma of the esophagus. (scirp.org)
Medgysey, C.D., Wolff, R.A., Putnam Jr, J.B. and Ajani, J.A. (2000) Small cell carcinoma of the esophagus: The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center experience and literature review. (scirp.org)
Inove, H. Scamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus in: HAMILTON, S. R e AALTONE, L. A. World Health Organization Classification of Tumors. (bvsalud.org)

Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children Gastroesophageal reflux is the backward movement of food and acid from the stomach into the esophagus and sometimes into the mouth. (merckmanuals.com)

Reflux occurs when the muscular valve between the esophagus and stomach (known as the "lower esophageal sphincter") is not functioning properly. (massgeneral.org)
Normally the valve between the esophagus and the stomach allows food to pass but then closes to keep stomach acid in the stomach. (gwinnettcitizen.com)

Functional GI and motility disorders which affect the upper GI tract from the esophagus to the stomach. (iffgd.org)
Other disorders include hypermotility (spastic disorders) and markedly increased amplitude in contraction (nutcracker esophagus). (icd10data.com)
Botulinum toxin injection can be used in the treatment of hypercontractile disorders of esophagus. (wikidoc.org)
Boltulinum toxin injection is employed for the use of hypercontractile disorders of the esophagus such as achalasia . (wikidoc.org)

The formation of these intestinal cells inside your esophagus can put you at risk for esophageal cancer. (livestrong.com)
Neoadjuvant therapy has the potential advantages of delivering immediate therapy to destroy any cancer cells that may have already spread away from the esophagus and reducing the size of the cancer allowing easier surgical resection. (cancerconnect.com)
The role of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and radiation therapy before surgery in patients with localized cancer of the esophagus is controversial. (cancerconnect.com)
Doctors at the Sarah Cannon Cancer Center in Nashville evaluated a new chemotherapy regimen administered with radiation therapy before surgery in patients with localized cancer of the esophagus. (cancerconnect.com)
They treated 73 patients with localized cancer of the esophagus (presumably stage I-III) but did not report the specific stage of cancer. (cancerconnect.com)
According to the latest WHO data published in 2020 Oesophagus Cancer Deaths in South Africa reached 3,486 or 0.77% of total deaths. (worldlifeexpectancy.com)
By understanding the general rate at which people get Esophagus Cancer, we can estimate 49 people will need treatment for Esophagus Cancer. (donationto.com)
Considering the size of Kalaoa many individuals can be at risk for Esophagus Cancer. (donationto.com)
For example it is estimated that 17,991 diagnosed people will be diagnosed with Esophagus Cancer and required treatment. (donationto.com)
2013 it is estimated that 3,551 women will be diagnosed with Esophagus Cancer. (donationto.com)
Esophagus Cancer will required treatment and can often be expensive with or without insurance. (donationto.com)
Esophagus Cancer requires treatment. (donationto.com)
Its important to have immediate treatment as the median age of death for Esophagus Cancer is 69. (donationto.com)
In 2013 it is expected that 15210 people will die from Esophagus Cancer. (donationto.com)
It is estimated that 17,990 men and women (14,440 men and 3,550 women) will be diagnosed with and 15,210 men and women will die of cancer of the esophagus in 2013. (donationto.com)
Due to Esophagus Cancer death rate of 1.6 (in the USA) it is estimated that 49 women could die from Esophagus Cancer in Kalaoa. (donationto.com)
From 2006-2010, the median age at death for cancer of the esophagus was 69 years of age. (donationto.com)
Based on rates from 2008-2010, 0.51% of men and women born today will be diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus at some time during their lifetime. (donationto.com)
This number can also be expressed as 1 in 198 men and women will be diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus during their lifetime. (donationto.com)
Sometimes it is more useful to look at the probability of developing cancer of the esophagus between two age groups. (donationto.com)
For example, 0.36% of men will develop cancer of the esophagus between their 50th and 70th birthdays compared to 0.07% for women. (donationto.com)

This allows your doctor to examine and biopsy the cells in the esophagus to determine if they are abnormal. (dignityhealth.org)
Biopsy of the mucosa in the affected part of the esophagus often reveals loss of ganglion cells and fibrosis of myenteric plexus. (medscape.com)

Esophageal symptoms may consist of heartburn, regurgitation, dysphagia (the sensation that food is not traveling through the esophagus), chest pain, or even food impaction. (iffgd.org)
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) causes your stomach contents to come back up into your esophagus, causing heartburn or acid reflux. (medlineplus.gov)

Chronic reflux induced by the consumption of coffee -- or other foods that relax the lower esophageal sphincter -- can damage the esophagus. (livestrong.com)
Swallowing hydrogen fluoride can damage the esophagus and stomach. (cdc.gov)

Achalasia is an uncommon disorder of the esophagus . (medscape.com)

The failure of the sphincters to maintain a tonic pressure may result in gastric reflux of food and acid into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux). (icd10data.com)
Free radicals from gastric acids may be more important that the acid itself in reflux oesophagitis (inflammation of the oesophagus due to acids backing up from the stomach). (healthy.net)
Heterotopic gastric mucosa in the upper esophagus causing dysphagia. (bvsalud.org)

This is a histology slide of the esophagus. (histology-world.com)

The thoracic aorta and the azygos and hemiazygos veins have been removed to display the thoracic duct and the esophagus. (stanford.edu)

IMSEAR at SEARO: Swallowing performance after radiotherapy for squamous cell carcinoma oesophagus. (who.int)
METHODS: Twenty five patients of squamous cell carcinoma of oesophagus treated with radiotherapy were evaluated clinically, radiologically and endoscopically, to assess their response to treatment. (who.int)

Diseases of the esophagus / International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus. (bvs.br)
Diseases of the Esophagus, 30 (5),1-5. (bvsalud.org)

Patients are simply required to swallow a pill sized balloon that swabs the esophagus. (medindia.net)
OBJECTIVE: To consider assessment of swallowing performance status as an alternative to survival in reporting results of treatment in patients with carcinoma oesophagus. (who.int)

A team of doctors at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here performed surgery to separate esophagus and respiratory track of two-day-old baby who had developed trachea-esophageal fistula problem. (freepressjournal.in)
The area between the lungs is known as the mediastinum, and it is within this region that the heart and its great vessels, the esophagus, trachea, and lymph nodes reside. (cdc.gov)

The inside of your esophagus is lined with soft tissue, which can become irritated as the result of a number of throat and gastrointestinal conditions. (livestrong.com)
can occur in the esophagus and elsewhere in the gastrointestinal tract. (nih.gov)
Upper gastrointestinal endoscope of a 65-year-old male revealed a localized ulcerative lesion in the middle esophagus. (scirp.org)

The team of doctors decided to try a technique previously tested only in animals, to reconstruct the upper oesophagus with stents and skin tissue approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. (indianewengland.com)
The doctors used metal stents as a non-biological scaffold and a regenerative tissue matrix from donated human skin to rebuild a full-thickness five cm defect in the oesophagus of the patient. (indianewengland.com)
Guided by the wire, they then inserted three stents to recreate the structure of the oesophagus and covered it with skin tissue. (indianewengland.com)

The esophagus is the muscular tube that carries food and liquids from your mouth to the stomach. (medlineplus.gov)
They inserted an endoscope containing a wire through the man's stomach and up through what remained of his oesophagus, leading to his mouth. (indianewengland.com)
The oesophagus is a hollow muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach carrying food and liquids. (indianewengland.com)
Microbiota in the mouth, esophagus, and stomach, and rectum were analyzed using 16S rRNA gene sequencing. (jcvi.org)
Overall, we discovered 44 significant pairwise differences in abundance of microbial taxa between the four phenotypes, with 12 differences in the mouth, 21 in the esophagus, two in the stomach, and nine in the rectum. (jcvi.org)
The esophagus carries food from the mouth for digestion in the stomach and small intestine. (kpjhealth.com.my)

In this presentation, Dr. John Pandolfino discusses the providers' approach to diagnose and treat a patient living with a disorder of the throat and esophagus. (iffgd.org)

Abnormal dilatation of the portion of the esophagus behind the heart suggests a pre-existing fistula. (medpagetoday.com)

His contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) of neck and chest was performed and was reported as normal with no evidence of foreign body or any filling defect in oesophagus. (journaljme.org)
With regard to medical examinations and tests, there were 66836 examinations and radiographs, including 1542 multi-section rays, 2409 ultrasound rays on the heart, 217 ultrasound scans of the heart through the esophagus, 147 magnetic resonance, 262 stress EKG, 2132 normal rays on the heart and chest, and 89 installations. (aun.edu.eg)

There is a small risk of bleeding or tearing a hole in the esophagus (called a perforation ) with this procedure, which could require surgery or other treatments to fix. (cancer.org)
The esophagus was separated by surgery through telescopic method (thoracoscopy). (freepressjournal.in)
The aim of surgery is to disrupt the muscle fibers of the LES to relax the esophagus and allow for passage of food. (medscape.com)

Conventional endoscopes are the "gold standard" for investigating and evaluating mucosal disease of the esophagus. (medicaldesignbriefs.com)

The disorder is characterized by inadequate relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and concomitant loss of peristalsis in the body of the esophagus. (medscape.com)

[3] A prolonged impaction of the dentures in the oesophagus can cause peri-oesophagitis, necrosis and perforation of the wall or a fistula formation. (journaljme.org)

A Cranial Mesoderm Origin for Esophagus Striated Muscles. (pasteur.fr)
It's a 30-minute procedure that simply strengthens the natural closing muscles between the esophagus and stomach, and it doesn't leave any type of metal implant in the body. (gwinnettcitizen.com)

The tissues inside the esophagus become irritated and inflamed and may develop into open sores called ulcers. (livestrong.com)
New York- US doctors, including an Indian American doctor reported the first case of a human patient whose severely damaged oesophagus was reconstructed using commercially available stents and skin tissues. (indianewengland.com)

Despite several surgeries, the defect in the oesophagus was too large to repair and it was resulting in life-threatening infection, the physicians noted in the paper published in the journal in The Lancet. (indianewengland.com)

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Regulation and function of family 1 and family 2 UDP-glucuronosyltransferase genes (UGT1A, UGT2B) in human oesophagus. (1/2903)

The integrin alpha v beta 6 binds and activates latent TGF beta 1: a mechanism for regulating pulmonary inflammation and fibrosis. (2/2903)

The postnatal development of the alimentary canal in the opossum. I. Oesophagus. (3/2903)

Langerhans cells in the human oesophagus. (4/2903)

Oesophageal epithelial innervation in health and reflux oesophagitis. (5/2903)

Differential expression of Hsp27 in normal oesophagus, Barrett's metaplasia and oesophageal adenocarcinomas. (6/2903)

Characterization of cytochrome P450 expression in human oesophageal mucosa. (7/2903)

Neurocardiac and cerebral responses evoked by esophageal vago-afferent stimulation in humans: effect of varying intensities. (8/2903)

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