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Esophageal manometric findings in autoimmune rheumatic diseases: is scleroderma esophagus a specific entity? by Jan Posted Wed 25 Nov 2009 10:05pm connective tissue disease, 2 with sclerodermatomyositis, and one with morphea). Esophageal dysfunction typical of scleroderma was present in 17 patients (15.6%), of whom 13 had... hypomotility in scleroderma is unique to this disease or not, we studied 25 normal volunteers and 109 patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases (27 with primary Sjögren's syndrome, 25 Read on »

Swallowing & Esophageal Disorders, including Barrett's Esophagus by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:39pm for Swallowing & Esophageal Disorders offers a coordinated, comprehensive program to treat swallowing and esophageal disorders including Barrett's Esophagus. The Center's.... Approximately, 1,500 patients are seen annually in the Center for Swallowing & Esophageal Disorders, including patients with Barrett’s Esophagus. Millions of Americans have trouble Read on »

Structural Disorders of Esophagus by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:39pm DYSPHAGIA Dysphagia, a common symptom in those with esophageal disorders,may arise from a multitude of causes. Dysphagia ordifficulty swallowing refers a sensation... of esophageal disorders may be classified into four different groups: * Disorders caused by mucosal injury * Neoplastic disorders * Anomalies of esophageal lumen * Motor disorders Read on »

Esophageal disease in scleroderma by Jan Posted Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:56pm of PSS not seen with non-PSS reflux. Esophageal disease correlates with pulmonary involvement but not with disease in the stomach or intestines. Whether reflux contributes... of the literature highlights many areas of uncertainty in the diagnosis and treatment of esophageal disease in PSS that can be addressed in clinical studies. Read on »

Important lessons from rare case reports :Esophagus and heart not living in hormony ! Curious cases of esophagus triggered card by Dr. Sangareddi V. Medical Doctor

Posted Mon 10 Aug 2009 3:10pm Logic would suggest any two structures in close proximity can have some sort of anatomical , physiological or sometimes pathological relationship .Esophagus and heart share a strategic anatomical space within the mediastinum . The left atrial wall is abetting the esophagus with only few millimeters separating the two. Trans esophageal Read on »

3 Million Americans Could Have Barrett's Esophagus by franklinb Posted Sun 04 Oct 2009 11:11pm population-based estimates of Barrett's esophagus, also found that the disease does occur in people who don't have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), believed to be a precursor... National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse has more about Barrett's esophagus. Read on »

Barrett's Esophagus by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:40pm esophagus is estimated to affect about 700,000 adults in the United States. It is associated with the very common condition gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. Normal Function... similar to the cells lining the intestine. Barrett's esophagus is associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. A small number of people with Barrett's esophagus Read on »

Barrett's Esophagus by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:39pm Barrett's esophagus is the most severe complication of chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and would be of no real importance were not for the well recognized association of Barrett's esophagus and adenocarcinoma of the esophagus. The incidence of adenocarcinoma of the esophagus due to Barrett's Esophagus and GERD is on the rise and the five Read on »

Testing of the Esophagus by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:41pm to what we know is the normal acid exposure in the esophagus. This is considered the "gold standard" for determining if the patient has reflux disease, or GERD. A special pH... GERD Esophagram An esophagram is a radiographic study of the esophagus in which the patient swallows barium (a contrast agent) and the radiologist visualizes Read on »

Diagnosis and Treatment of Barrett's Esophagus and Associated Esophageal Adenocarcinoma by nih.gov Posted Mon 31 Dec 2007 4:00pm Description of Invention: Barrett's esophagus is a condition in which the normal esophageal tissue lining has been replaced by an abnormal lining of gastric and intestinal tissue resulting from chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease. Patients have an increased risk of developing esophageal adenocarcinoma, which is often detected at later Read on »