The adult human esophagus is an 18- to 25-cm long muscular tube that has cervical, thoracic, and abdominal parts. The esophagus wall is composed of striated muscle in the upper part, smooth muscle in ...

Presbyphagia refers to age-related changes in the oropharyngeal and esophageal swallowing of healthy adults. Sarcopenia is age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass, organization, and strength. Good ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Panel A shows the microscopic myoarchitecture of the circular and longitudinal muscle layers of the lower esophageal sphincter and stomach. The circular muscle fibers of the esophagus cross each other ...

Benign esophageal stricture is a noncancerous narrowing of the esophagus, often resulting from acid reflux that damages the esophageal lining over time. Symptoms include difficulty swallowing and ...

Symptoms of GERD, such as acid reflux, are often overlooked as minor. However, chronic inflammation in your esophagus can lead to complications. One of the most serious complications is Barrett’s ...

Barrett’s esophagus is a condition in which acid reflux damages the lining of the esophagus, or food pipe. Medications and other treatments can help prevent further damage. Medications for Barrett’s ...

U.S. surgeons made the first successful esophageal reconstruction surgery through the use of FDA-approved skin tissue and stents. It took 11 years to make the full process of treatment and recovery, ...

Barrett’s esophagus involves a change in the tissue lining of the esophagus, where normal tissue is replaced by tissue similar to the intestinal lining, and is often linked to long-term GERD. The ...