Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal cancer is the most common tumor of esophagus Risk factors are More common in male Alcohol Smoking Gastroesophageal reflux and Barrett’s esophagus Obesity Symptoms
Esophageal cancer is the most common tumor of esophagus Risk factors are More common in male Alcohol Smoking Gastroesophageal reflux and Barrett’s esophagus Obesity Symptoms
Achalasia is motor disorder of esophagus characterized by impaired relaxation of lower esophageal sphincter Symptoms of achalasia are Dysphagia Odynophagia Chest pain Weight loss Aspiration
Esophageal webs are membranes in the esophageal lumen, and are mostly seen in upper esophagus. Symptoms Webs may be asymptomatic or may lead to dysphagia
Esophageal stricture are narrowing of esophageal lumen resulting in dysphagia Causes of esophageal stricture are: Ingestion of acid or alkali Post surgery Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) is defined as an abnormal oesophageal acid exposure as a consequence of failure of the normal antireflux barrier of the lower esophageal