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

This mistake hampers the performance of the most delicate portion of the operation, the myotomy of the distal portion of the esophagus and the stomach. Sometimes, chest wall bleeding occurs as a ...

A right thoracoscopic myotomy extending from the diaphragm to the thoracic inlet is the preferred procedure for patients who have nutcracker esophagus or diffuse esophageal spasm involving the ...

The goal is to open part of the lower esophagus to make swallowing easier. Another surgical option is called peroral endoscopic myotomy, or POEM. With this procedure, doctors don’t have to cut ...

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 ...

The exact cause of esophageal cancer is unknown, but genetics appears to play a role. Several risk factors for the disease have also been identified. These vary depending on the type of cancer, with ...

(AP) — U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly, a Democrat representing Virginia’s most populous county in Congress, said Thursday that he is battling esophageal cancer. The announcement comes after Connolly, 74, ...

Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) revealed Thursday that he has been diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus, saying he is “very confident in a successful outcome.” “A few days ago, I learned I ...

Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Va., announced two days after winning re-election that he has esophageal cancer. In an "open letter to constituents," Connolly called the diagnosis he learned about ...

He also places endoscopic stents to facilitate passage of food through the esophagus and small bowel. Dr. Hannon removes polyps and other growths in the GI tract using advanced resection techniques ...