Author
Share this page:
Tag Archives: esophagus
Video: Gastric to Esophageal Mucosal Transplantation
In the April issue of Gastroenterology, researchers report transplantation of mucosa from a patient’s stomach to esophagus, to prevent stricture formation after circumferential endoscopic mucosal dissection of early-stage esophageal cancer. Endoscopic submucosal resection and dissection are used to remove areas of dysplasia and … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, GI Tract, Technology
Tagged dissection, dysplasia, EMD, EMR, esophageal cancer, esophagus, gastric mucosa, resection, stomach, stricture prevention, Surgery, transplantation
1 Comment
Putting a Cap on Acid Reflux
Researchers show that a polysaccharide ‘raft’ can float on top of acid in the stomach to block its backflow into the esophagus. It reduces reflux symptoms in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), according to a clinical trial the December issue … Continue reading
Posted in GI Tract, Technology
Tagged antacid, burning, esophagus, GERD, meal, medicine, post-prandial, reflux, stomach acid, therapy, treatment
Leave a comment
What is the Best Treatment for Esophageal Adenocarcioma?
Patients with esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) who receive endoscopic therapy survive as long as patients treated by surgery, according to the November issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Esophageal cancer is a highly fatal malignancy—approximate 19% of patients survive 5 years. … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, GI Tract, Technology
Tagged adenocarcinoma, EAC, esophageal cancer, esophagus, morbidity, mortality, neoplasm, risk factor, Surgery, survival, therapy, treatment
2 Comments
A More Effective Treatment for Achalasia
A specialized endoscopic procedure called peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a safe and effective treatment for esophageal achalasia, according to the August issue of Gastroenterology. Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder characterized by incomplete relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter, … Continue reading
Posted in GI Tract, Technology
Tagged achalasia, Clinical Trial, endoscopy, esophagus, motility, muscle, non-invasvie, swallowing disorder, therapy, treatment
Leave a comment
Does a Response to Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy Indicate GERD?
Just because a patient’s upper gastrointestinal symptoms are alleviated by proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) doesn’t necessarily mean that they have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), according to the December issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. The efficacy of PPI therapy often … Continue reading
Posted in GI Tract, Technology
Tagged acid, Diagnosis, drug, endoscopy, esophagus, GERD, how to identify, reflux, stomach, test, therapy, treatment
301 Comments
Transplanting Engineered Mucosal Tissue into the Esophagus
Researchers have engineered tissues from oral epithelial cells that can be transplanted into the esophagus and promote healing after tumors are removed. According to the September issue of Gastroenterology, sutureless, endoscopic transplantation of sheets of autologous oral mucosal epithelial cells … Continue reading
Eosinophilic Esophagitis? Change Your Diet.
Eliminating specific foods from your diet can reduce symptoms of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), according to the June issue of Gastroenterology. EoE is an immune disorder in which eosinophils cause inflammation of the esophagus, leading to difficulty swallowing and food impactions. … Continue reading
Posted in GI Tract
Tagged difficulty swallowing, EoE, Esophagitis, esophagus, food allergy, food impaction, heartburn, immune response, Inflammation, treatment
6 Comments
Treating Rumination and Supragastric Belching
Baclofen is an effective treatment for patients with rumination or supragastric belching/aerophagia, according to the April issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Rumination syndrome is characterized by the effortless, often repetitive regurgitation of recently ingested food into the mouth; it … Continue reading
Posted in GI Tract
Tagged belching, Clinical Trial, esophagus, food regurgitation, nervous system, pain, stomach, swallowing problems, therapy, treatment
1 Comment
Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor
agajournals.wordpress.com 