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Esophagus Defined
The tube that connects the pharynx (throat) with the stomach. The esophagus lies between the trachea (windpipe) and the spine. It passes down the neck, pierces the diaphragm just to the left of the midline, and joins the cardiac (upper) end of the stomach. In an adult, the esophagus is about 25 centimeters (10 inches) long. When a person swallows, the muscular walls of the esophagus contract to push food down into the stomach. Glands in the lining of the esophagus produce mucus, which keeps the passageway moist and facilitates swallowing. Also known as the gullet or swallowing tube. From the Greek oisophagos, from oisein meaning to bear or carry + phagein, to eat.
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Tue Jun 30
- Biology: Gastroesophage al Sphincter: A ring of muscle at the junction of the esophagus and the stomach that remains closed except during swallowing to prevent the stomach contents from entering the esophagus.
Sat Jun 27
- Choice of PPI determines treatment success in reflux esophagitis: Real test data but actually a stealth ad for Nexium
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- NoMoreClipboar d.com Medical Professional Information - Steven DeMeester MD - Surgeon
- DeMeester, Tom R., MD | Keck School of Medicine of USC
Sun Jun 7
- Esophageal food bolus obstruction - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Outcomes of acute esophageal food impaction: succe...[Gastr ointest Endosc. 2001] - PubMed Result
- Treatment of acute esophageal food impaction with glucagon, an effervescent agent, and water -- Robbins and Shortsleeve 162 (2): 325 -- American Journal of Roentgenology
- A Collection of Abdominal and Alimentary Foreign Bodies (printer-frien dly)
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