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For example, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with reflux esophagitis is treated with proton pump inhibitors. Esophageal rings or strictures may be treated with esophageal dilation. Simple observation may be considered, [5] especially if symptoms are minimal or absent. If symptoms are severe or persistent, peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM ...
Stretta is a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) that delivers radiofrequency energy in the form of electromagnetic waves through electrodes at the end of a catheter to the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and the gastric cardia – the region of the stomach just below the LES.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dustin May is out for the rest of the 2024 season. The reason is a new one. The oft-injured flamethrower underwent surgery earlier this week to repair a torn esophagus ...
Esophageal rupture, also known as Boerhaave syndrome, is a rupture of the esophageal wall. Iatrogenic causes account for approximately 56% of esophageal perforations, usually due to medical instrumentation such as an endoscopy or paraesophageal surgery. [1] The 10% of esophageal perforations caused specifically by vomiting are termed Boerhaave ...
Beck missed the second half of the game, and backup quarterback Gunner Stockton took over and led the Bulldogs to the win in overtime. That secured them a spot in the College Football Playoff and ...
SEMS are used to treat additional complications of cancer, such as tracheoesophageal fistulas from esophageal cancer, [8] and gastric outlet obstruction from stomach, duodenal, or pancreatic cancer. [9] SEMS and self-expanding plastic stents have also been used for non-malignant conditions that cause narrowing or leaks of the esophagus or colon.
The Los Angeles Chargers face the Kansas City Chiefs in the Week 14 edition of NBC's "Sunday Night Football." What to know about the game. How to watch Chargers vs. Chiefs today: Start time, TV ...
The abdominal esophagus is devascularized from the stomach. The posterior gastric vagus nerve requires ligation due to its close proximity. The lesser curvature of the stomach and abdominal esophagus are then devascularized, and the cardioesophageal branches of the left gastric vessels are ligated and divided.