Infobox disease Name Nutcracker esophagus Image Caption DiseasesDB 32060 ICD10 ICD10 K 22 4 k 20 ICD9 ... right thumb Time space graph of normal peristalsis . Nutcracker esophagus shows higher amplitude contractions Z axis that take longer to pass X axis Nutcracker esophagus is a disorder of the movement of the esophagus , and is one of many motility disorders of the esophagus, including achalasia ... solid and liquid foods, and can cause chest pain it may also be asymptomatic. Nutcracker esophagus ... is made by an esophageal motility study esophageal manometry , which evaluates the pressure of the esophagus at various points along its length. The term nutcracker esophagus comes from the finding ... with any complications as a result, treatment of nutcracker esophagus targets control ... motility disorders distal esophageal spasm, nutcracker esophagus, and hypertensive lower esophageal ... 2006 pmid 16836947 doi 10.1007 s11938 006 0010 y ref Symptoms Nutcracker esophagus is characterized as a motility disorder of the esophagus , meaning that it is caused by abnormal movement, or peristalsis of the esophagus. ref name Castell Patients with motility disorders are present with two key ... . Nutcracker esophagus can present with either of these, but chest pain is the more common presentation. ref name Fass cite journal author Fass R, Dickman R title Nutcracker esophagus a nut hard to swallow ... 00004836 200607000 00002 ref The symptoms of nutcracker esophagus are intermittent, and may occur with or without food. ref name Castell Rarely patients can present with a sudden obstruction of the esophagus ... R, Van Wijk H, Van Es C, Smout A title Food impaction in nutcracker esophagus. journal Dig Dis Sci ... syndrome associated with nutcracker esophagus. journal Dis Esophagus volume 15 issue 4 pages 330 ... abnormalities of the esophagus such as esophageal stricture peptic strictures or esophageal ... of the nutcracker esophagus journal Am J Gastroenterol volume 83 issue 6 pages 623 8 year 1988 ... more details
Infobox disease Name PAGENAME Image Barretts esophagus.jpg Caption Endoscopic image of Barrett s esophagus ... eMedicineTopic 73 DiseasesDB 1246 MeshID D001471 Barrett esophagus American and British English spelling ... metaplasia in the cells of the inferior portion of the esophagus . A positive diagnosis generally requires ... of the esophagus is replaced by metaplastic columnar and goblet cells. Columnar epithelium refers to a cell ... of goblet cells equates a diagnosis of Barrett esophagus. The medical significance of Barrett esophagus is its strong association with esophageal adenocarcinoma , a particularly lethal cancer. The main cause of Barrett esophagus is thought to be an adaptation to chronic acid exposure from reflux esophagitis . ref name Stein 1993 cite journal author Stein H, Siewert J title Barrett s esophagus ... world. Barrett esophagus is found in 5 15 of patients who seek medical care for heartburn gastroesophageal reflux disease , GERD , although a large subgroup of patients with Barrett esophagus do ... year 2005 pmid 16299787 doi 10.1002 jso.20359 ref Diagnosis of Barrett esophagus requires endoscopy ... through the mouth to examine the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum and biopsy . The cells of Barrett esophagus, after biopsy, are classified into four general categories non dysplastic, low grade dysplasia ... url ref Symptoms The change from normal to premalignant cells that indicate Barrett esophagus does not cause any particular symptoms. Barrett esophagus, however, is associated with the following ... pain under the breastbone where the esophagus meets the stomach unintentional weight loss because eating is painful The risk of developing Barrett esophagus is increased by central vs. peripheral obesity ... TL title Central adiposity and risk of Barrett esophagus journal Gastroenterology volume 133 issue ... doi 10.1038 nrc2773 url pmc 2879265 ref Mechanism Barrett esophagus occurs due to chronic inflammation ... of the lower esophagus. Recently, it was shown that bile acids are able to induce intestinal ... more details
infobox Book See Wikipedia WikiProject Novels or Wikipedia WikiProject Books name Horsemen of the Esophagus image Image Horsemen of the Esophagus.jpg 200px prefer 1st edition image caption First edition cover author Jason Fagone cover artist Tamaye Perry country United States language English language English subject Competitive eating genre Non fiction publisher Crown Publishers pub date 2006 media type Print Hardcover Hardback & Paperback pages 303 pp isbn 0 307 23738 9 dewey 641 .013 22 congress TX631 .F43 2006 oclc 63108324 Horsemen of the Esophagus by Jason Fagone is a nonfiction book about the sport of competitive eating and the outsized USA American appetite. Horsemen follows three American gurgitators during a year on the pro eating circuit Ohio housepainter David O Karma David Coondog O Karma , South Jersey truck driver Bill El Wingador Simmons, and Manhattan day trader Tim Janus Tim Eater X Janus . Horseman makes stops at 27 competitive eating contests around the world, including the Nathan s Hot Dog Eating Contest Nathan s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island and includes an interview with Nathan s champion at the time, Takeru Kobayashi . Further reading refbegin Horsemen of the Esophagus by Jason Fagone, ISBN 0 307 23738 9 cite news title Horsemen of the Esophagus author Jason Fagone publisher The Atlantic Monthly date May, 2006 url http www.theatlantic.com doc prem 200605 competitive eating Book excerpt subscription only . cite web title The gagging and the glory author Sarah Goldstein publisher Salon.com url http www.salon.com mwt feature 2006 04 19 nerz index np.html date April 18, 2006 Book review. refend Category Competitive eating food book stub ... more details
Esophageal can refer to The esophagus Esophageal arteries Esophageal glands disambig Long comment to prevent listing on Special Shortpages.......................................................................... more details
Infobox disease Name Esophageal disease Image Illu01 head neck.jpg Caption Head and neck. Esophagus at bottom. DiseasesDB ICD10 ICD9 ICDO OMIM MedlinePlus eMedicineSubj eMedicineTopic MeshID D004935 Esophageal diseases can derive from congenital conditions, or they can be acquired later in life. Many people experience a burning sensation in their chest occasionally, caused by stomach acids GERD refluxing into the esophagus , normally called heartburn. Extended exposure to heartburn may erode the lining of the esophagus, leading potentially to Barrett s esophagus which is associated an increased risk of adenocarcinoma most commonly found in the distal one third of the esophagus. Some people also experience a sensation known as globus esophagus , where it feels as if a ball is lodged in the lower part of the esophagus. The following are additional diseases and conditions that affect the esophagus Acute esophageal necrosis Achalasia Barrett s esophagus Chagas disease Caustic injury to the esophagus Esophageal atresia and Tracheoesophageal fistula Esophageal cancer Esophageal varices Esophageal web Esophagitis Gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD Hiatus hernia Mallory Weiss syndrome Dysphagia Neurogenic dysphagia Schatzki s ring Zenker s Diverticulum Boerhaave syndrome Diffuse esophageal spasm Esophageal dysphagia External links http www.merck.com mmpe sec02 ch012 ch012a.html Esophageal and Swallowing Disorders, Merck & Company Inc. Medical conditions Digestive system diseases Congenital malformations and deformations of digestive system Category Esophagus disorders disease stub he ... more details
Submucosal glands can refer to Esophageal glands , the submucosal glands of the esophagus. Brunner s glands , the submucosal glands of the duodenum. Submucosal glands in the upper airways of mammals. disambiguation ... more details
intramural pseudodiverticulosis demonstrating the flask like outpouchings of the esophagus esophageal wall. Esophageal intramucosal pseudodiverticulosis is a rare condition wherein the wall of the esophagus ... l glands of the esophagus. It typically affects individuals in their sixth and seventh decades of life ..., and esophageal dilatation dilation of strictures in the esophagus. Signs and symptoms As the condition involves alterations in the wall of the esophagus and reduction in the calibre of the esophagus ... In extreme cases, esophageal food bolus obstruction food may become impacted in the esophagus. ref name TanAtilla Cite PMID 16432558 ref Some individuals may have bleeding in the esophagus, manifesting ... to a chronic irritant to the esophagus, or to accentuation in the peristalsis movement of the esophagus ... of the esophagus, leading to the formation of the pseudodiverticulae. ref name Hahne Autopsy specimens ... fibre optic endoscopy of the esophagus. Endoscopy shows evidence of the pseudodiverticulae ... in the upper esophagus. ref name TanAtilla ref name Levine cite pmid 3096096 ref The mucosa l lining of the esophagus may be inflamed, and this can be seen on endoscopy or on biopsy the mucosa, however ... imaging of the esophagus. The appearance is of Laboratory flask flask shaped pseudodiverticulae, which may be present in the entire esophagus diffusely, or may be segmental. The pseudodiverticulae may be seen preferentially in the lower esophagus on barium swallow also. Esophageal stricture Stricture s or narrowings in the esophagus may also be seen, typically in the upper esophagus. ref name Levine ... with motility disturbances of the esophagus, manometry testing of esophageal pressures may provide information to assist in the diagnosis. Irregularity in the contractions of the esophagus, prominent tertiary contractions of the esophagus, or lack of esophageal contraction peristalsis aperistalsis have all been reported on manometric testing of the esophagus. ref name Sabanathan cite pmid ... more details
Infobox Artery Name PAGENAME Latin rami oesophageales arteriae thyroideae inferioris GraySubject 148 GrayPage 581 Image Caption Image2 Caption2 BranchFrom inferior thyroid artery BranchTo Vein Supplies esophagus MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre r 02 DorlandsSuf 12691263 The esophageal branches of inferior thyroid artery supply the esophagus , and anastomose with the esophageal branches of the aorta . External links eMedicineDictionary esophageal arteries Gray s Arteries of head and neck Category Arteries of the head and neck ... more details
Infobox Artery Name PAGENAME Latin GraySubject GrayPage Image Caption Image2 Caption2 BranchFrom BranchTo Vein esophageal veins Supplies esophagus MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre a 62 DorlandsSuf 12158037 Esophageal arteries are a group of arteries from disparate sources supplying the esophagus . More specifically, it can refer to Esophageal branches of thoracic part of aorta Esophageal branches of inferior thyroid artery Esophageal branches of left gastric artery External links eMedicineDictionary esophageal arteries circulatory stub Category Arteries ... more details
Infobox Artery Name PAGENAME Latin rami oesophageales arteriae gastricae sinistrae GraySubject GrayPage Image Caption Image2 Caption2 BranchFrom left gastric artery BranchTo Vein Supplies esophagus MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre r 02 DorlandsSuf 12691253 The esophageal branches of left gastric artery are branches which supply the esophagus . External links NormanAnatomy celiactrunk NormanAnatomy stomach NormanAnatomyFig stomachart circulatory stub Arteries of abdomen Category Arteries of the abdomen ar ... more details
The subesophageal ganglion of insects is composed of three pairs of fused ganglia . It controls the Insect mouthparts mouthparts , the salivary glands and certain muscles. Image Robal.png thumb 450px Supraesophageal ganglion 5 , Subesophageal ganglion 31 It is also formed due to fusion of mandible mandibular , maxilla ry and labium arthropod mouthpart labium ganglia. The subesophageal ganglion sits beneath the esophagus . It is connected to the supraesophageal ganglion , which sits above the esophagus. Category Nervous system Category Insect anatomy insect anatomy stub de Unterschlundganglion ... more details
Image Killian Jamieson Divertikel.jpg thumb Killian Jamieson diverticulum. Arrowhead points at the closed upper esophageal sphincter, arrow points at the diverticulum partly filled with contrast medium. A Killian Jamieson diverticulum is a diverticulum of the esophagus just below the upper esophageal sphincter. Killian Jamieson diverticula are seldom larger than 1.5 cm and are less frequent than Zenker s diverticulum. It is usually asymptomatic. disease stub Category Esophagus disorders de Killian Jamieson Divertikel ... more details
Unreferenced date October 2009 The supraesophageal ganglion insect or fish brain is the first part of the insect and fish central nervous system . It receives and processes information from the first, second, and third metameres. The supraesophageal ganglion lies dorsal to the esophagus and consists of three parts the protocerebrum with eyes , the deutocerebrum with antennae in insect , and the tritocerebrum. The lobes of the tritocerebrum split to circumvent the esophagus and begin the subesophageal ganglion . The subesophageal ganglion continues the nervous system and lies ventral to the esophagus. Finally, the segmental ganglia are found in each Segmentation biology body segment as a fused ganglion and they provide the segments with some autonomous control. References reflist DEFAULTSORT Supraesophageal Ganglion Category Nervous system Category Insect anatomy Category Fish anatomy Insect anatomy stub de Oberschlundganglion zh ... more details
Infobox Anatomy Name Esophageal hiatus Latin hiatus oesophageus, hiatus esophageus GraySubject 117 GrayPage 406 Image Gray391.png Caption The diaphragm anatomy diaphragm . Under surface. Esophageal hiatus labeled at center right. Image2 Caption2 System MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre h 11 DorlandsSuf 12422045 In human anatomy, the esophageal hiatus is a hole in the diaphragm anatomy diaphragm through which the esophagus passes. It is located in the right crus of the diaphragm . It is located approximately at level of the tenth thoracic vertebra T10 . The esophageal hiatus is situated in the muscular part of the diaphragm at the level of the tenth thoracic vertebra, and is elliptical in shape. It is placed superior, anterior, and slightly left of the aortic hiatus, and transmits the esophagus, the vagus nerve, the left inferior phrenic vessels, and some small esophageal arteries from left gastric vessels. The right crus of the diaphragm loops around forming a sling around the esophagus. Upon inspiration, this sling would constrict the esophagus, forming an anatomical sphincter that prevents stomach contents from refluxing up the esophagus when intra abdominal pressure rises during inspiration. External links eMedicineDictionary Esophageal hiatus SUNYAnatomyLabs 40 08 01 02 Major Openings in the Diaphragm Thoracic diaphragm Category Thoracic diaphragm digestive stub musculoskeletal stub et S gitorulahi pt Hiato esofagiano ... more details
Infobox disease Name Diffuse esophageal spasm Image Radiology 0012 Nevit.jpg Caption DiseasesDB 32060 ICD10 ICD9 ICD9 530.5 ICDO OMIM MedlinePlus 000289 eMedicineSubj med eMedicineTopic 743 MeshID D015155 Diffuse esophageal spasm DES is a condition in which uncoordinated contractions of the esophagus occur. It is thought to result from motility disorders of the esophagus. These spasms do not propel food effectively to the stomach. It can cause dysphagia , Regurgitation digestion regurgitation and chest pain . Treatment Several drugs, including glyceryl trinitrate pharmacology nitroglycerin and calcium channel blocker s are used to treat this condition. Acid suppression therapy, such as proton pump inhibitors, are often the first line therapy. Botulinum toxin, which inhibits acetylcholine release from nerve endings, injected above the lower esophageal sphincter may also be used in the treatment of DES. Small studies have suggested benefit from endoscopic balloon dilation in certain patients. ref http emedicine.medscape.com article 174975 treatment ref Causes Causes of diffuse esophageal spasm are not well understood. It is clear, however, that many cases are caused by uncontrolled gastroesophageal reflux. Therefore, an empiric trial of acid suppression medication is often the first line therapy. It has also been reported that very cold or hot beverages can trigger an esophageal spasm, and avoidance therapy benefits some people. Radiography Image Korkenzieher sophagus.jpg thumb Corkscrew appearance of the esophagus. The condition is sometimes referred to as corkscrew esophagus , due to a characteristic appearance of the esophagus as a corkscrew on barium swallow x rays. See also Nutcracker esophagus References Reflist External links http rad.usuhs.mil medpix medpix.html?mode single&recnum 1653 Barium swallow images of DES Dead link date March 2011 Digestive system diseases Category Esophagus disorders disease stub de Diffuser sophagusspasmus es Espasmo esof gico dif ... more details
of the esophagus . these cells are thickened and packed with glyocgen. There is no associated inflammation ... Glycogenic Acanthosis Category Esophagus disorders ... more details
Infobox Artery Name PAGENAME Latin rami oesophageales partis thoracicae aortae GraySubject 153 GrayPage 600 Image Caption Image2 Caption2 BranchFrom descending aorta BranchTo Vein esophageal veins Supplies esophagus MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre r 02 DorlandsSuf 12691278 The esophageal arteries four or five in number, arise from the front of the aorta , and pass obliquely downward to the esophagus , forming a chain of anastomoses along that tube, anastomosing with the esophageal branches of the inferior thyroid arteries above, and with ascending branches from the left inferior phrenic arteries inferior phrenic and left gastric arteries below. These arteries supply the middle third of the esophagus. External links SUNYAnatomyFigs 21 06 00 Branches of the ascending aorta , arch of the aorta , and the descending aorta . eMedicineDictionary esophageal arteries Gray s circulatory stub Arteries of chest Category Arteries of the thorax es Arterias esof gicas pl Ga prze ykowa aorty ... more details
Z line can refer to the borders that separate and link sarcomere s within a Skeletal muscle muscle a ban on a user s IP address for the purposes of blocking their access to Internet Relay Chat . See IRCd Z line Z line . the gastroesophageal junction that joins the esophagus to the stomach . disambig ... more details
into the esophagus . Incidence prevalence Gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD affects approximately ... can insert a Esophageal dilatation bougie , a weighted tube used to dilate the constricted areas in the esophagus ... in the esophagus called Dilation of the stricture , or with other medications. For example ... naturally stretch the esophagus. However, one can still develop a stricture even if they do eat solid ... emyhealth data Esophageal Stricture.asp eCureMe page Digestive system diseases Category Esophagus disorders ... more details
Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 Orphan date December 2009 A vagus ganglion plural vagus ganglia is a small, elongated ganglion located between the esophagus and aorta . They mark the terminus of the recurrent nerve . See also nervous system neuron ganglion DEFAULTSORT Vagus Ganglion Category Cranial nerves Category Medical terms anatomy stub ... more details
The Esophageal electrophysiologic procedure is a procedure used to detect cardiac arrhythmia s. An nasal tube is placed into the nostril and fed into the esophagus. EKG readings from this area are much more accurate due to the close proximity to the heart. External links http www.americanheart.org presenter.jhtml?identifier 3 American Heart Association Category Cardiac procedures Category Medical tests medical stub ... more details
In anatomy, a hiatus is a natural fissure in a structure. ref DorlandsDict four 000049217 Hiatus ref Examples include Esophageal hiatus , the opening in the diaphragm through which the esophagus passes from the thorax into the abdomen Hiatus for greater petrosal nerve Maxillary hiatus Sacral hiatus Semilunar hiatus Adductor hiatus References reflist Category Anatomy anatomy stub ... more details
Image Barretts alcian blue.jpg thumb right 250px Micrograph of Barrett s esophagus left of image and normal stratified squamous epithelium right of image . Alcian blue stain . Glandular metaplasia is a type of metaplasia where irritated tissue converts to a glandular form. An example occurs in the esophagus , where tissue becomes more similar to the tissue of the stomach . ref name urlMetaplasia cite web url http www.qub.ac.uk cm pat undergraduate Basiccancer metaplasia.htm title Metaplasia format work accessdate ref Another example occurs in the urinary bladder . ref name pmid5571853 cite journal author Ward AM title Glandular metaplasia and mucin production in transitional cell carcinomas of bladder journal J. Clin. Pathol. volume 24 issue 5 pages 481 year 1971 month July pmid 5571853 pmc 477052 doi 10.1136 jcp.24.5.481 b url http jcp.bmj.com cgi pmidlookup?view long&pmid 5571853 ref See also Intestinal metaplasia Squamous metaplasia Additional images gallery Image Barretts esophagus alcian blue high mag.jpg Micrograph of Barrett s esophagus , an example of glandular metaplasia. gallery References reflist pathology stub Pathology Category Histopathology ... more details
patients with Plummer Vinson syndrome will eventually develop squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus, ref cite web title What are the risk factors for cancer of the esophagus? url http www.cancer.org Cancer EsophagusCancer DetailedGuide esophagus cancer risk factors work Esophagus Cancer publisher ... bullosa , pemphigus , and bullous pemphigoid , with graft versus host disease involving the esophagus ... and deformations of digestive system Category Esophagus disorders Category Congenital disorders ... more details
image of Schatzki ring , seen in the esophagus with the gastro esophageal junction in the background ... Gary ring is a narrowing of the lower part of the esophagus that can cause difficulty swallowing. The narrowing is caused by a ring of mucosa l tissue which lines the esophagus or muscular tissue. ref ... title Dysphagia due to a diaphragm like localized narrowing in the lower esophagus lower esophageal ... develop intermittent dysphagia difficulty swallowing , or, more seriously, a completely blocked esophagus .... An A ring refers to a ring above the esophagus stomach junction. ref name isbn0 7216 0187 1 cite ... esophagus at the squamocolumnar junction. ref name urlObstruction Esophageal Disorders Merck Manual ... symptoms barium swallow tests of the esophagus sometimes show Schatzki rings in patients with no swallowing ... and resume eating. However, complete obstruction of the esophagus by a Bolus digestion bolus of food ..., snares or forceps are inserted to pull the food out of the esophagus or to push it into the stomach ... or barium swallow . Endoscopy usually shows a ring within the lumen anatomy lumen of the esophagus ... the gastro esophageal junction , where the esophagus joins the stomach. Schatzki rings can often ..., but do not completely encircle the esophagus. Endoscopies and barium swallows done for other reasons ... the entire esophagus. Although many hypotheses have offered, the cause of Schatzki rings remains uncertain ... down the esophagus to stretch the area of narrowing, either over a guidewire passed into the stomach ... by gastroesophageal reflux stomach acid reflux into the esophagus. The duration of the benefit ... rings are associated with a decreased incidence of Barrett s esophagus , which is considered to be a pre cancerous condition of the esophagus in some cases. ref cite journal last Mitre first Marcia ... G. Ginsberg year 2004 month May title Schatzki ring and Barrett s esophagus do they occur together ... Esophagus disorders Category Congenital disorders of digestive system fr Anneau de Schatzki id ... more details
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