For years, my 80-year-old aunt has been suffering from profound reflux problems that result in vomiting. Her esophagus was ...

Q: My good friend was diagnosed with Barrett’s esophagus and “high grade dysplasia.” To his horror, the specialist is advising surgery to remove his esophagus — even though he doesn’t even have cancer ...

Researchers suggest endoscopic mucosal resection may be an effective and safe method of completely removing Barrett’s esophagus but may also be associated with a high complication rate, according to a ...

The esophagus is a tubular, elongated organ that plays an important role in transporting food and liquids to the stomach. Several conditions can negatively affect the esophagus, including acid reflux, ...

A study of ED patients who swallowed a foreign object concluded they should have an endoscopy to remove the object if they have at last one of three identified risk factors for complications, ...

Partial esophagus removal is one of the most expensive medical procedures in the entire country, where part of the esophagus along with the top part of your stomach and some lymph nodes are removed.