A multi-institutional study has identified one of the allergens responsible for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), an inflammatory disease of the esophagus. This is the first time one of the allergens ...

A multi-institutional study led by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is the first to identify one of ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) occurs when white blood cells called eosinophils build ...

food sticking sensation and food impactions. While the pathogenesis of EoE remains under investigation, these symptoms may be related to esophageal dysmotility or remodeling changes. To date ...

The best multimodal approach for resectable locally advanced esophageal adenocarcinoma is unclear. An important question is whether perioperative chemotherapy is preferable to preoperative ...

Despite previous treatment with PPIs, 6-FED and STCs, he exhibited ongoing symptomatic and histologic activity (>50 eos/hpf) and ultimately presented with food impaction and deep esophageal ...

Common triggers include carbonated drinks, spicy foods, chocolate, and tomatoes. Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux (GER), happens when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus.

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic (long-term) condition affecting the esophagus, the tube that carries food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach. EoE ...

Due to his recent PVI ablation, there was a suspicion for the possibility of an atrial‐esophageal fistula with subsequent food embolism. The patient underwent an exploratory thoracotomy, with ...

Fecal impaction occurs when stool forms that is hard, dry, and difficult to pass on its own. Individuals who experience constipation are more at risk of fecal impaction, which is more severe. When an ...