Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is one such symptom that can be particularly alarming. Here’s what you can do if you ...

Patients with residual dysphagia must be evaluated by means of esophageal manometry, which will document the extent of the residual high-pressure zone and the pressure within it. The myotomy can ...

Achalasia is primarily caused by the degeneration of the myenteric plexus in the esophageal wall, leading to impaired ...

During swallowing, one of the most important actions is the protection of the airway from the food being swallowed. This protection is achieved when several muscles (located under the chin) contract ...

Difficulty in swallowing, squeezing chest pain and regurgitation are the commonly noted symptoms. Diagnosis involves examination of the esophagus and also a check of whether food is flowing back ...

Eupraxia Pharma reports positive data from RESOLVE phase 1b/2a trial of EP-104GI for treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis: Victoria, British Columbia Thursday, November 14, 2024, ...

The classic manometric findings are (1) absence of esophageal peristalsis and (2) a hypertensive LES that fails to relax appropriately in response to swallowing. Ambulatory pH monitoring should ...