Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Barrett's esophagus occurs when the lining of the esophagus, the tube that runs from the ...

Disorders like esophageal cancer and gastroesophageal reflux disease are difficult to treat without properly understanding the esophagus’s mechanical properties. The findings establish a baseline for ...

Discover why heartburn intensifies the moment you lie down at night, plus 7 tested remedies to help you sleep comfortably without that burning chest pain.

The ACG has revised its guidance for gastric premalignant conditions, such as atrophic gastritis, gastric intestinal ...

Although the tube entered the esophagus it could not be passed into the stomach, meeting resistance at about the mid-esophagus. Foreign-body forceps were employed unsuccessfully. Rupture of the ...