These narrowings are called strictures and can occur from a variety of health problems. They can cause difficulty or discomfort when swallowing. Esophageal dilation can be done during an endoscopy ...
The esophagus is a muscular tube that carries food and liquids from the throat to the stomach. The esophagus runs through the middle of the chest cavity and has two circular muscles called sphincters ...
RNT Health Insights receives second US FDA breakthrough device designation for esophageal cancer detection tool: Our Bureau, Mumbai Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 15:40 Hrs [IST] RNT H ...
Background and Aim: Barrett's esophagus has been associated with the presence of hiatal hernia; however, to date no meta-analysis of the relationship has been performed. We aimed to conduct a ...
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barium swallow and finally 24-h esophageal pH monitoring. A positive concordance of three or more tests was taken as the gold standard. Conclusions: A combination of OCT, endoscopy and histology ...
With waiting times at near-record levels and an ageing population living longer in poorer health, Keir Starmer has his work cut out to ensure patients are seen and dealt with in a timely manner, write ...