The patient presented with cirrhosis, achalasia cardia, esophageal varices, and an esophageal diverticulum—conditions that ...

A 45-year-old man from Shimla, had been suffering from chronic liver disease (cirrhosis), a condition where the liver shrinks ...

The family of Edwin Diaz Ruiz is suing Backus Hospital in Norwich, saying its doctors took too long to diagnose and treat fatal bleeding in his esophagus.

The Fontan operation, which directly connects the superior and inferior vena cava to the pulmonary artery, is a palliative surgery for children with a functional or anatomic single ventricle. This ...

“We are excited to share latest clinical data from our ongoing NAVIGATE trial of belapectin for the prevention of esophageal varices in patients with MASH cirrhosis and portal hypertensio ...

“We are excited to share latest clinical data from our ongoing NAVIGATE trial of belapectin for the prevention of esophageal varices in patients with MASH cirrhosis and portal hypertensio ...

First, the esophagus (the tube that carries food to your stomach) has to move the food along by squeezing and relaxing. Once the food reaches the stomach, a small muscle flap or valve at the ...

A non-invasive technology called VR, supported by AI, was used to measure the diameter of esophageal varices during endoscopy. This technological innovation was developed by our team in a previous ...

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 ...

This medication is an analogue of vasopressin, prescribed for bleeding esophageal varices, septic shock, hepatorenal syndrome and in management of low blood pressure. It regulates the body's ...