Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a more accurate and standardized approach to interpreting a common test used to evaluate esophageal motor disorders, according to a study published in ...

In all patients except those with very poor esophageal motility -- for whom partial fundoplication (see "Laparoscopic Partial (Guarner) Fundoplication") is preferable -- we advocate performing a 360º ...

Below is a list of five gastroenterology leaders in the U.S. who have made a positive impact on their organizations and the profession. Editor’s note: This is not a list of top gastroenterologists, ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease requires comprehensive medical evaluation to distinguish it from occasional heartburn and develop appropriate treatment strategies. Healthcare providers utilize ...

Classic techniques like videofluoroscopy, stationary manometry, and ambulatory 24 h pH-metry are routinely used in the clinic to study patients with dysphagia, chest pain and reflux-related symptoms.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . An esophageal hypervigilance and anxiety scale with fewer questions was reliable for measuring symptom severity ...

The extension of the myotomy onto the gastric wall (clearly the most critical and challenging part of the operation) proved difficult because of poor exposure, with the consequent risk of a short ...