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| | Barrett's Esophagus |
 | | Barrett's esophagus is a condition in which the esophagus, the muscular tube that carries food and saliva from the mouth to the stomach, changes so that some of its lining is replaced by a type of tissue similar to that normally found in the intestine. | | | Many patients with Barrett's esophagus are elderly and have many other medical problems that make surgery unwise; in these patients, other approaches to treating dysplasia are being investigated. | | | Barrett's esophagus has no cure, short of surgical removal of the esophagus, which is a serious operation. |
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http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/barretts
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| | Barrett's esophagus |
| | The primary goal of Barrett's esophagus treatment is to prevent the development of esophageal cancer. | | | If you have esophageal cancer, or if you have Barrett's esophagus and high-grade dysplasia, your doctor may recommend you undergo a major surgical procedure in which the esophagus is removed completely and the stomach is pulled into the chest (esophagectomy). | | | Barrett's esophagus may develop precancerous changes (dysplasia) in grades ranging from none (no dysplasia), to mild but still significant changes (low-grade), to serious changes (high-grade), and finally to invasive cancer. |
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http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/HQ/00312.html
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| | Esophagus (Throat) Involvement by International Scleroderma Network (ISN) |
| | Photodynamic therapy is an alternative to removal of Esophagus. | | | Heartburn, Dysphagia, and Functional Chest Pain The function of the esophagus is simply to transport food from the mouth to the stomach, and powerful, synchronized (peristaltic) contractions follow each swallow to accomplish this task. | | | This seems to be quite similar to the prevalence found in patients with chronic reflux without systemic sclerosis. |
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http://www.sclero.org/medical/symptoms/gi/esophagus.html
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| | Esophagus Cancer |
| | Because most esophagus cancers are discovered late it is important for people to be aware of the risk factors and work with their doctor on regular screenings. | | | Treatments for esophagus cancer include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and laser therapy. | | | Consult a qualified healthcare professional who understands your particular history for individual concerns. |
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http://www.stayinginshape.com/3osfcorp/libv/c22.shtml
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| | Health Information - Yale Medical Group |
| | This is a pre-cancerous condition, which raises the risk of developing adenocarcinoma of the esophagus. | | | There is no routine screening examination for esophageal cancer, however, persons with Barrett's esophagus should be examined often since they are at greater risk for developing the disease. | | | The endoscope allows the physician to view the inside of this area of the body, as well as to insert instruments through a scope for the removal of a sample of tissue for biopsy (if necessary). |
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http://ymghealthinfo.org/content.asp?pageid=P07194
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| | Barrett's Esophagus |
| | About 1 in 10 patients with GERD are found to have a condition called Barrett's esophagus. | | | If cancer is found, surgery to remove the lower esophagus is usually necessary. | | | This may relieve upward pressure on the stomach and LES. |
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http://www.gicare.com/pated/ecdgs40.htm
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| | Cancer of the Esophagus |
| | The chance of long-term recovery from cancer of the esophagus is usually poor but is better if the cancer is found early. | | | You may be treated with surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of these treatments. | | | After you are given a drug to make you sleepy, a slim flexible tube with a tiny camera is inserted through your mouth so your provider can look at your esophagus. |
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http://www.cancer.med.umich.edu/learn/esocancer.htm
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| | Barrett's Esophagus |
| | During this outpatient examination, which is performed under sedation, a flexible telescope is passed through your mouth, down your esophagus, and into your stomach, permitting the physician performing the test to view the lining surfaces of the esophagus and stomach. | | | The results of surgical therapy for an esophageal cancer identified in this setting are quite good. | | | It is thought that up to 1 out of 10 people with severe reflux problems have Barrett's esophagus. |
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http://www.sts.org/doc/4490
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| | SIU SOM Histology GI |
| | In the upper third of the esophagus, the muscularis consists of striated muscle. | | | The vagina provides an instructive contrast with the esophagus. | | | These may enlarge into esophageal varices, especially in cases of portal hypertension (an increase in pressure in the portal vein, due to cirrhosis). |
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http://www.siumed.edu/~dking2/erg/esoph.htm
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| | Esophagus Cancer Surgery Pennsylvania. |
| | Information on research which has found a correlation between hospital volume of surgery for cancer of the esophagus and patient outcomes. | | | Surgery for Cancer of the Esophagus Sorted by Hospital Volume of Surgery. | | | TABLE OF Hospital Surgery Volume for Cancer of the Esophagus. |
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http://www.healthcarechoices.com/esocansur_pa/esocanpa.htm
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| | eMedicine - Esophagus, Foreign Body : Article by Veronica J Rooks, MD |
| | Complete foreign body migration outside the esophagus is occult on esophagoscopic images, but it may be depicted on chest radiographs. | | | The success rate for the removal of foreign bodies from the esophagus is 95-100% regardless of the technique used. | | | The caretaker should look for the object in the patient's stool, and he or she must be instructed to notify a physician if the child has abdominal pain. |
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http://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic272.htm
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| | eMedicine - Cancer, Esophagus : Article by Robert J Fingerote, MD |
| | Adenocarcinoma of the esophagus most commonly is seen within a segment of Barrett esophagus, chronic peptic sores in the lower esophagus. | | | Often, people who undergo surgery of their esophagus develop significant narrowing at the site of the surgery. | | | Studies now under way will determine whether combination chemotherapy and radiation therapy without surgery is as effective as surgery in allowing for long-term survival. |
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http://www.emedicine.com/AAEM/topic530.htm
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| | Amazon.com: Barrett's Esophagus and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma: Books: Richard E. Sampliner,Prateek Sharma,Bradley Marino |
| | For these reasons, a book on Barrett's esophagus is timely and offers areas of study in many disciplines: clinical esophagology, pathology, therapeutic and innovative endoscopy, epidemiology, surgery, oncology, and molecular biology. | | | Barrett's esophagus, a medical curiosity since its initial description in the early 1950s, has emerged as an intensively studied condition. | | | Provides an educational reference for researchers and clinicians and includes new insights into our understanding and treatment of patients with Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma. |
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0632045094?v=glance
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| | Barrett's Esophagus |
| | About 5 to 10 percent of people with Barrett's develop cancer of the esophagus. | | | If these medications do not work, surgery to remove damaged tissue or a section of the esophagus itself may be necessary. | | | Barrett's esophagus is a condition that develops in some people who have chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or inflammation of the esophagus (esophagitis). |
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http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/956611848.html
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| | ESOPHAGUS CANCER |
| | It means that you feel as if food is lodged in the chest. | | | I want to add this to what I did about the Esophagus cancer that my husband had. | | | They think with all they have done, two kinds of Chemotherapy for 8 weeks and Radiation Therapy, plus the surgery to take ½ esophagus and ½ his stomach. |
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http://www.angelfire.com/tx2/ShinnigStar/esophaguscancer.html
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| | MUSC DDC - Esophagus |
| | The food within the esophagus is moved downstream by movement of the smooth muscle (primary peristalsis), and the LES relaxes for food to enter the stomach. | | | This message center may be affected by strokes and other injuries. | | | Functionally, the esophagus is then divided into the UES, the body of the esophagus, and the LES. |
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http://www.ddc.musc.edu/ddc_pub/digestiveOrgans/esophagus.htm
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| | Cancer of the Esophagus - CancerIndex |
| | Seattle Barrett's Esophagus Research Program Barrett's Esophagus is a pre-cancerous condition arising in 10-20% of patients with chronic reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus. | | | The incidence of adenocarcinoma and dysplasia in Barrett's esophagus: report on the Cleveland Clinic Barrett's Esophagus Registry. | | | Understanding Cancer of the Esophagus (Oesophagus) (BACUP, UK) An on-line booklet |
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http://www.cancerindex.org/clinks2o.htm
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| | MUSC DDC - Diseases: Esophagus |
| | As a first line of treatment, doctors may use medications to increase the tone of the LES or improve the stripping motion of the esophagus (Reglan, Propulsid). | | | A smaller percentage of patients will have symptoms of chest pain, pneumonia, or hoarseness. | | | Hiatal hernias may be seen on xrays or at endoscopy in patients who have no symptoms. |
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http://www.ddc.musc.edu/ddc_pub/digestiveProbs/diseases/esophagus/GERD.htm
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Barrett’s esophagus |
| | The condition carries an increased risk of cancer of the esophagus. | | | Treatment includes general measures to control gastroesophageal reflux, medications, photodynamic therapy (PDT), and surgery. | | | Diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux may prevent the onset of Barrett's esophagus. |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001143.htm
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| | National Cancer Institute - Esophageal Cancer Treatment |
| | The stage of the cancer (whether it affects part of the esophagus, involves the whole esophagus, or has spread to other places in the body). | | | When esophageal cancer is found very early, there is a better chance of recovery. | | | Sometimes a biopsy shows changes in the esophagus that are not cancer but may lead to cancer. |
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http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/esophageal/patient
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| | Barrett's Esophagus |
| | There is much work underway to develop a new and more effective treatment for Barrett’s esophagus. | | | While this type of therapy holds great promise for the future, it is experimental and unproven at this time. | | | Barrett’s esophagus is a premalignant lesion that may lead to the development of cancer of the esophagus in some patients. |
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http://www.clevelandclinic.org/thoracic/patient/swallow
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| | Barrett's Esophagus |
| | Less than 1percent of people with this condition develop cancer of the esophagus. | | | Currently, there is no cure for Barrett's esophagus. | | | The symptoms of Barrett's esophagus may resemble other medical conditions or problems. |
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http://www.medicalcenter.osu.edu/patientcare/healthinformation/diseasesandconditions/digestive/barretts
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| | Esophageal Dilatation |
| | As mentioned, there are a number of dilating techniques available to the physician. | | | Acid Peptic Stricture - This condition is very common. | | | This condition is obviously very important to diagnose and treat promptly. |
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http://www.gicare.com/pated/epdgs25.htm
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| | Esophagus |
| | The muscle layer of the esophagus is striated through what percentage of the esophagus in the dog? | | | Never scope a suspected perforation because to scope you will need to insufflate air into the esophagus. | | | Remember, MG can be generalized w/other muscles involved, or focal w/only the esophagus involved) |
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http://www.vin.com/vin_ce/abvp/html/esophagus.html
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| | Xanax Tablet |
| | April 6, 2001 -- These drugs are used to treat gastroesophageal reflux, the backward flow of stomach contents into the esophagus. | | | April 6, 2001 -- Antianxiety drugs are medicines that calm and relax people with excessive anxiety, nervousness, or tension. | | | Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine - Antigastroesophageal reflux drugs |
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http://prescriptionguy.com/prescriptionguy/category2/Xanax_Tablet.cfm
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| | More People with Barrett's Esophagus at High Risk of Developing Esophageal Cancer Than Previously Thought r |
| | A physician may suspect that the condition is present if part of the inner lining of the esophagus is red rather than the usual light pink. | | | SEATTLE, Apr 18, 2000 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Significantly more people who suffer from Barrett's esophagus, a precancerous condition often associated with frequent heartburn, may be at high risk of developing esophageal cancer than previously thought, according to researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. | | | This is determined through a procedure called endoscopy, in which a tubelike instrument is used to view the esophageal lining. |
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http://www.ontumor.com/cancernews_sm/041800esophagus.htm
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| | Esophagus |
| | Histologic changes may be severe (erosion, ulceration, exudative) or subtle | | | Must surgically correct early since incompatible with life; discovered after birth due to immediate regurgitation after feeding | | | Associated with chronic stenosing ulcerating esophagitis and Barrett’s esophagus |
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http://pathologyoutlines.com/esophagus.html
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| | Barrett’s Esophagus |
| | There is currently no cure for Barrett’s esophagus. | | | This information has been designed as a comprehensive and quick reference guide written by our health care reviewers. | | | The cells found in people with Barrett’s esophagus are precancerous and become cancerous in only a small percentage of patients. |
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http://www.hmc.psu.edu/healthinfo/b/barretts.htm
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| | Welcome to barrettsinfo.com |
| | Although this site strives to achieve a balance in the presentation of controversial areas in the field of Barrett's esophagus there may be biases by the authors in the content presented and in the literature reviewed. | | | Barrett's esophagus is a precancerous lining in which a type of esophageal cancer called adenocarcinoma can develop but the risk of cancer is low in most patients. | | | At the present time, no one can predict which patients with Barrett's esophagus will develop cancer. |
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http://www.barrettsinfo.com
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| | Digestive System |
| | Your stomach is located just below the heart. | | | I do not, however, recommend you try this anytime soon. | | | The muscles that surround the esophagus help to squeeze and push the food into the stomach. |
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http://hes.ucf.k12.pa.us/gclaypo/digestive_system.html
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| | Esophagus |
| | Protocol applies to all carcinomas of the esophagus. | | | Paraf F, Flejou J-F, Pignon J-P, Fekete F, Potet F. Surgical pathology of adenocarcinoma arising in Barrett's esophagus: Analysis of 67 cases. | | | Lieberman MD, Shriver CD, Bleckner S, Burt M. Carcinoma of the esophagus. |
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http://dpalm.med.uth.tmc.edu/cancerprotocols/esopho.htm
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| | Gross Overview |
| | Diaphragmatic contraction during straining or deep breathing (when abdominal pressure exceeds intraesophageal pressure) augments lower esophageal sphincter pressure to prevent reflux. | | | The upper third of the esophagus consists of striated muscle, and the lower two-thirds consists of smooth muscle. | | | The LES relaxes before the esophagus contracts, and allows food to pass through to the stomach. |
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http://www.gerd.com/intro/noframe/grossovw.htm
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| | Esophagus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | The following are diseases and conditions that affect the esophagus: | | | Extended exposure to heartburn may erode the lining of the esophagus, leading to a potentially cancerous condition called Barrett's Esophagus. | | | Food is passed through the esophagus by using the process of peristalsis. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esophagus
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| | Cancer of the Esophagus |
| | eMedicine Health Home > Cancer of the Esophagus | | | Adenocarcinoma arises from the esophageal glands or within a segment of Barrett esophagus. | | | Squamous cell carcinoma arises from the epithelial cells that line the esophagus. |
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http://www.emedicinehealth.com/cancer_of_the_esophagus/article_em.htm
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| | Seattle Barrett's Esophagus Program |
| | Barrett's Esophagus is a pre-cancerous condition arising in 10-20% of patients with chronic reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus. | | | Patients with Barrett's esophagus have an increased risk of developing esophageal adenocarcinoma, the most rapidly increasing cancer in the United States. | | | The Seattle Barrett's Esophagus Program has shown that a systematic, multidisciplinary approach designed to detect cancers arising in Barrett's esophagus when they are small and curable can improve the five-year cure rate for patients who develop esophageal adenocarcinoma by a factor greater than twenty. |
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| | Plain English Description - Barrett's Esophagus |
| | Surgery is the only therapy that has been proven to cure early adenocarcinoma arising in Barrett's esophagus. | | | Therefore, it is recommended that patients who have chronic heartburn or indigestion undergo endoscopy with biopsy to determine whether or not they have developed Barrett's esophagus. | | | For unknown reasons, the incidence of cancers arising in Barrett's esophagus (defined as the number of cancers per 100,000 people in the general population) is increasing more rapidly than that of any other cancer in the United States. |
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http://www.fhcrc.org/science/barretts/plain.htm
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| | XI. Splanchnology. 2d. The Esophagus. Gray, Henry. 1918. Anatomy of the Human Body. |
| | The position and relation of the esophagus in the cervical region and in the posterior mediastinum. | | | The esophagus also presents antero-posterior flexures corresponding to the curvatures of the cervical and thoracic portions of the vertebral column. | | | The thoracic portion of the esophagus is at first situated in the superior mediastinum between the trachea and the vertebral column, a little to the left of the median line. |
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| | Esophagus |
| | Numerous techniques have been developed to recreate the structure of the esophagus that has been lost to cancer resection or stenosed as a result of radiation or chemical injury. | | | In the radiographic image the gastrograffin can be seen passing from the mouth through the transplanted jejenum and into the esophagus in the chest. | | | Microvascular transplants have been performed to allow passage of food and liquid in order to return patients with this devastating problem to a more nutritive state. |
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http://www.microsurgeon.org/esophageal_reconstruction
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| | The Real Deal on the Digestive System |
| | But also at the back of your throat is your windpipe, which allows air to come in and out of your body. | | | Instead, muscles in the walls of the esophagus move in a wavy way to slowly squeeze the food through the esophagus. | | | This happens when the epiglottis doesn't have enough time to flop down, and you cough involuntarily (without thinking about it) to clear your windpipe. |
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http://kidshealth.org/kid/body/digest_noSW.html
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| | Gastrointestinal Pathology |
| | The upper GI endoscopic view of the transition from tan squamous mucosa to pink columnar mucosa is seen below. | | | This is a normal esophagus with the usual white to tan smooth mucosa seen at the left. | | | The gastroesophageal junction (not an anatomic sphincter) is at the center, and the stomach is at the right. |
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http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath/GIHTML/GI121.html
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| | Esophagus |
| | The muscles in the esophagus contract to move food and liquid from the mouth through the throat and down to the stomach. | | | The esophagus is the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach. |
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http://www.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/ste122077.asp?navbar=hw4640
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| | Esophagus / Welcome |
| | Flying Esophagus Productions is a multi-disciplenary creative studio. | | | If you have a project you'd like to discuss, we'd be happy to meet with you. | | | We specialize in graphic design, usability and information architecture. |
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