Esophageal Varices: eMedicine Gastroenterology
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Esophageal Varices: eMedicine Gastroenterology
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Tags: Circulation, Bleeding, Gastroenterology, Liver, Stomach
Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2010 at 4:28 pm By:
Bleeding from esophageal varices is responsible for only 5-11% upper GI bleeding. Learn more about esophageal varices. http://bit.ly/dcR41d
Gastroenterology News - Early primary prophylaxis with beta-blockers does not prevent the growth of small esophageal varices in cirrhosis: a randomized controlled trial |3976894
mdlinx.com — “Gastroenterology Medical Article: Early primary prophylaxis with beta-blockers does not prevent the growth of small esophageal varices in cirrhosis: a randomized controlled trial” View full resource at mdlinx.com
Most Recently Shared on March 23, 2012 at 2:37 am By:
Sandeep Pulim MD Doctor, Health Communicator, and Physician
Early primary prophylaxis with beta-blockers does not prevent the growth of small esophageal varices in cirr... http://t.co/pFnrrnNT #GI
Gastroenterology Article | Hemorrhage
mdlinx.com — “Use of beta-blocker therapy to prevent primary bleeding of esophageal varices” View full resource at mdlinx.com
Most Recently Shared on November 15, 2010 at 1:16 pm By:
Sandeep Pulim MD Doctor, Health Communicator, and Physician
Use of beta-blocker therapy to prevent primary bleeding of esophageal varices: Journal of the American Acade... http://bit.ly/cE3zKo #GI
Portal Vein Obstruction: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In the English literature, portal vein obstruction was first reported in 1868 by Balfour and Stewart, who described a patient presenting with an enlarged spleen, ascites, and variceal dilatation. The vast majority of cases are due ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on June 2, 2010 at 7:57 pm By:
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Both inherited and genetic disorders can cause portal vein obstruction. Learn more. http://bit.ly/dpt2cb
Esophageal Spasm: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Broadly, esophageal spasm can be subdivided into 2 distinct entities: (1) diffuse esophageal spasm (DES), in which contractions are uncoordinated, and (2) nutcracker esophagus, in which contractions proceed in a coordinated manner, but the amplitude is ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2010 at 4:37 pm By:
Esophageal spasm can be divided into 2 entities, diffuse spasms or nutcracker esophagus. Learn causes & symptoms. http://bit.ly/biGxkG
Esophageal Stricture: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: {{mediatitle:175201_1}}{{media:175201_1}}{{mediacaption:175201_1}} Disease processes that can produce esophageal strictures can be grouped into 3 general categories: (1) intrinsic diseases that narrow the esophageal lumen through inflammation, fibrosis, or neoplasia; (2) extrinsic diseases that compromise the esophageal lumen ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2010 at 4:36 pm By:
Disease processes that can produce esophageal strictures can be grouped into 3 general categories. Learn more. http://bit.ly/9byN94
Esophageal Motility Disorders: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The esophagus functions solely to deliver food from the mouth to the stomach where the process of digestion can begin. Efficient transport by the esophagus requires a coordinated, sequential motility pattern that propels food from above ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2010 at 4:36 pm By:
Disorders of esophageal motility are referred to as primary or secondary esophageal motility disorders. Learn more. http://bit.ly/bB5UUG
Esophageal Webs and Rings: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Rings and webs are the most common structural abnormalities in the esophagus. The terminology, pathogenesis, and treatment of these esophageal lesions remain controversial. The terms rings and webs often are used interchangeably in the literature. The ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2010 at 4:33 pm By:
Rings and webs are the most common structural abnormalities in the esophagus. Learn more about esophageal webs & rings. http://bit.ly/bG8CKN
Esophageal Hematoma: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Esophageal hematoma is a rare condition that can be spontaneous1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or secondary to trauma, toxic ingestion, or medical intervention.10, 11, 12Marks and Keet reported a case ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2010 at 4:29 pm By:
Esophageal hematoma is a rare condition that can be spontaneous or secondary to other issues. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/bZTOXI
Esophageal Diverticula: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: A diverticulum is a sac or pouch arising from a tubular organ, such as the esophagus. This article focuses on diverticula of the esophagus. As is common practice, Zenker diverticulum, a type of diverticulum that arises ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2010 at 4:25 pm By:
Most esophageal diverticula occur in middle-aged adults and elderly people. Learn about causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/dvXED5
Hiatal Hernia: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: A hiatal hernia occurs when a portion of the stomach prolapses through the diaphragmatic esophageal hiatus. Although the existence of hiatal hernia has been described in earlier medical literature, it has come under scrutiny only in ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2010 at 4:18 pm By:
A hiatal hernia occurs when a portion of the stomach prolapses through the diaphragmatic esophageal hiatus. Learn more. http://bit.ly/aPv8wN
Esophageal Leiomyoma: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Benign tumors of the esophagus are rare lesions that constitute less than 1% of esophageal neoplasms. Nearly two thirds of benign esophageal tumors are leiomyomas; the others mostly are polyps and cysts. Thus, leiomyomas are the ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2010 at 4:18 pm By:
Nearly two thirds of benign esophageal tumors are leiomyomas. Learn more about symptoms and risk factors. http://bit.ly/bU5QDH
Achalasia: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Sir Thomas Willis described achalasia in 1672. In 1881, von Mikulicz described the disease as a cardiospasm to indicate that the symptoms were due to a functional problem rather than a mechanical one. In 1929, Hurt ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2010 at 4:15 pm By:
Achalasia is a primary esophageal motility disorder characterized by failure of a hypertensive LES to relax. Learn more.http://bit.ly/b0iXoG
Esophagitis: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The most common cause of esophagitis is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Other important, but less common, causes are infections, medications, radiation therapy, systemic disease, and trauma. Eosinophilic esophagitis has emerged as an important cause of esophagitis ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2010 at 4:14 pm By:
Patients may experience dysphagia, pain, odynophagia, and malnutrition in severe esophagitis. Learn more. http://bit.ly/b6b5kO
Schatzki Ring: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Since the 1950s, several investigators have published reports of patients with dysphagia who had associated lower esophageal ringlike constrictions, but each investigator had a different opinion as to the cause and nature of these rings. In ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2010 at 4:10 pm By:
Schatzki ring is quite common and may be found in as many as 15% of all patients undergoing barium swallow studies. http://bit.ly/bvfa6R
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