Systemic Sclerosis with Esophageal Stenosis Treated Successfully by Endoscopic Esophageal Dilatation Therapy
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JanPosted
Wed 10 Nov 2010 6:26pm
, and anti-U1-RNP antibody were positive, and the pulmonary fibrosis was combined with reflux esophagitis. The stenosis of the strength was recognized in the cardiac region right over, when..., and the swallowing difficulty also disappeared. It was considered that endoscopic balloon dilatation was useful for esophageal stenosis with diffuse scleroderma.
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Lower esophageal rings as a cause of dysphagia in progressive systemic sclerosis—Coincidence or consequence?
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JanPosted
Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:56pm
By Michael R. Lovy, Joel S. Levine and James C. Steigerwald
Lower esophageal rings were found in five of 40 consecutive patients seen with progressive systemic sclerosis. Three of these five patients had diffuse skin involvement and two had the CREST variant of progressive systemic sclerosis. All of the patients with lower esophageal rings had
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Esophageal varices
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Dr. Anshu GuptaPosted
Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:40pm
What are Esophageal Varices?
Esophageal varices are ’varicose‘ or swollen veins in the walls of the esophagus (gullet or swallowing pipe leading to the stomach). The pressure in the veins is higher than normal.
They are very fragile and tend to bleed easily.
Esophageal varices are associated with diseases of the liver.
Symptoms include
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Esophageal dysmotility in scleroderma: A prospective study of 183 cases
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JanPosted
Mon 21 Dec 2009 12:00am
Summary
Aims
The goal of the study was to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of esophageal motor disorders in systemic sclerosis.
Patients and methods
In 183... endoscopy and standard esophageal manometry.
Results
Esophageal symptoms and reflux esophagitis were found in 108 (59%) and 68 (37%) of patients, respectively. Esophageal motor
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Esophageal involvement in scleroderma: gastroesophageal reflux, the common problem.
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JanPosted
Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:56pm
of the skin and internal organs including gastrointestinal tract. This article reviews the esophageal involvement in SSc, emphasizing the gastroesophageal reflux, which is a common problem in SSc patients.
METHODS:
We conducted a Medline search from 1966 to 2005. The keywords "systemic sclerosis," "esophageal involvement," "gastroesophageal reflux
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Esophageal involvement and pulmonary manifestations in systemic sclerosis
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JanPosted
Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:56pm
By Isabelle Marie and Colleague
Keywords
Systemic sclerosis; Esophageal involvement; Gastroesophageal reflux; Pulmonary impairment; Interstitial lung disease
Abstract
Objective
To assess whether esophageal manometric motor disturbances are associated with abnormalities consistent with interstitial lung disease (ILD) on both pulmonary function
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Does the esophageal spasm get relieved by sublingual nitroglycerine ?
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Dr. Sangareddi V.Posted
Mon 02 Nov 2009 10:01pm
of esophageal spasm .The smooth muscle of esophagus can exactly mimic a vascular smooth muscle .The relief of chest pain following nitrates though very classical of angina it can very well alleviate the pain of esophagal spasm also. This has important clinical implication
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Cross talk between heart and esophagus
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Locally advanced esophageal and GE Junction cancer: Chemotherapy and radiation
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Mark LevinPosted
Wed 24 Jun 2009 7:01pm
629-644.
Arnott SJ, Duncan W, Gignoux M, et al. Preoperative radiotherapy in esophageal carcinoma: a meta-analysis using individual patient data (Oesophageal Cancer Collaborative...
Esophageal cancer, including cancer arising from the gastro-esophageal junction, is a challenging disease worldwide. At diagnosis, approximately 50% of patients present
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Esophageal dysfunction in scleroderma. Relationship with disease subsets
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JanPosted
Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:56pm
By Gabrio Bassotti and Colleague
Abstract
Objective.
To investigate the relationship between esophageal function and the extent of disease in a nonselected group of scleroderma patients, and to study gastric and small bowel motility in a group of scleroderma patients with more severe clinical manifestations.
Methods.
Esophageal function in 125
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Esophageal cancer and your job
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Katherine B.Posted
Fri 16 Jan 2009 9:13am
. They have found that there are professions linked to a higher risk of developing esophageal cancer.
The primary risks for esophageal cancer are tobacco and alcohol use... safety and health precautions that are available. The first symptoms of esophageal cancer are painful and/or difficulty swallowing so if you experience this, talk to your doctor
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