Achalasia is a rare disorder where the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) fails to relax. It’s also marked by the loss of peristalsis, the muscle waves that push food down the esophagus. The root cause ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Esophageal cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer with an estimated 19,260 diagnoses and 15,530 deaths ...

Esophageal cancer is classified into adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, with dysphagia as a common symptom. Diagnosis involves endoscopy, biopsy, and imaging to confirm cancer presence and ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. A noninvasive treatment for Barrett’s esophagus, a condition caused by ...

COLUMBIA — Members of a six man gastro-intestinal group associated with Boone Hospital Center are working to become experts at Radio Frequency Ablation, a treatment for Barrett’s esophagus. The ...