The esophagus is a long, muscular tube that connects your mouth and throat to your stomach. It is responsible for swiftly and efficiently moving your food to your digestive system after you swallow it. Although esophageal cancer is not as prevalent in the United States as it is for some countries in Africa and Asia,…
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Barrett’s disease is more commonly referred to as Barrett’s Esophagus. Barrett’s Esophagus is a condition where the lining of the esophagus is replaced with tissue cells similar to those in the intestines. Barrett’s Disease has not been proven to have any symptoms itself, however it can increase the risk of contracting a deadly frm of…
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Barrett esophagus etiology is still not fully understood. Although Barrett esophagus and gastroesophagus reflux relations between has been most scholars accepted, but Barrett esophagus mechanisms is still not clear. This is because in gastroesophagus reflux patients, only 10% for Barrett esophagus and development of 90% of the patients does not change. What factors affecting the…
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