An esophageal ulcer is a sore produced by erosion of the protective mucosal layer that lines the esophagus. The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. In people with ...

Swallowing is a complex process. It involves coordination from about 50 different nerves and muscles in the mouth, throat, and esophagus. Functional dysphagia is a condition described as having ...

Silent reflux, also known as laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), is a condition where stomach acid flows back to the pharynx and larynx (also known as throat or voice box), which are part of the upper ...

Country-level esophageal cancer incidence and mortality rates by four-tier HDI, 2022. Credit: Cancer Biology & Medicine (2024). DOI: 10.20892/j.issn.2095-3941.2024.0145 ...