We rely on our esophagus to swallow about 585 times a day. For many, heart burn, acid reflux or even chronic acid reflux called GERD can hamper and irritate the process. For some, that chronic ...

An esophageal stricture is a narrowing of the esophagus, often caused by scarring or inflammation. It can lead to difficulty swallowing, chest pain, and the regurgitation of food or liquids. It is ...

Immunotherapy involves taking medications that stimulate your immune system to attack cancer cells. It’s one of the seven standard treatments doctors use to treat esophageal cancer. Doctors use ...

The traditional surgical technique for esophageal cancer is mainly open esophagectomy. With the innovation of surgical instruments, it is necessary to re-optimize the minimally invasive surgery.

Research can show how certain treatment approaches for esophageal cancer, such as surgery, compare with other approaches or no treatment. However, an individual’s options and outlook will depend on ...

A new procedure can now treat esophageal perforations (holes in the esophagus) when caught early, therefore greatly reducing mortality rates. These holes in the esophagus can occur when undergoing ...