Histologic confirmation, however, is essential for the diagnosis. Biopsies of the proximal and distal esophagus should be taken in clinically or endoscopically suspected esophagitis. In addition ...

A corkscrew esophagus is often seen in patients with ... facilitates the application of direct pressure. Step 9: Proximal and Distal Extension of Myotomy Once the mucosa has been exposed, the ...

The distal esophagus may also be involved ... middle-aged women and they often complain of dysphagia caused by proximal esophageal strictures; associated skin, oral mucosa and anogenital disease ...

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 ...

An esophageal stricture is a gradual narrowing of the esophagus, which can lead to swallowing difficulties. Healthcare providers diagnose it in about 10 percent of people with gastroesophageal reflux ...

Results Twenty eight clinical questions and statements were finalised after extensive amendments. Critical consensus was achieved: (1) definition for the GOJ, (2) definition of the GOJZ spanning 1 cm ...

physiol.ox.ac.uk OBJECTIVES To compare action tremor (AT) during manual tracking in normal subjects and patients with multiple sclerosis with tremor (MS-tremor group) and without tremor (MS-no tremor ...

17 in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. “Our study used a methodically rigorous process to identify biomarkers, and we believe this represents the first study to select biomarkers for ...

Gastroesophageal reflux is a very common disorder caused by the rise of stomach acid from the stomach to the esophagus. This phenomenon can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as heartburn ...

Distal femur fractures are significant injuries that often occur in both young and elderly populations, typically resulting from high-energy trauma or falls. The treatment of these fractures is ...

Background: Esophageal cancer (EC) is a major global health issue characterized by high morbidity and mortality rates, with a notably low five-year survival rate. Comprehensive analyses of the global ...

The nerve trunk is often tender both proximal and distal to this area —the Valleix phenomenon. Skin sensation may be altered in a neuropathy of a "sensory" nerve. Motor-nerve involvement ...