Esophageal cancer is a malignancy that develops in the cells that line the esophagus, which is a hollow muscular tube...

Short segment Barrett's esophagus is an increasing concern in the management of chronic gastroesophageal reflux. Traditionally, the diagnosis of Barrett's...

The esophagus is the muscular tube that transports food and liquid from your throat (pharynx) to your stomach. Although a...

The esophagus (a muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach) can be injured in several ways. The most...

The esophagus is the long, tube-shaped muscle that carries food from your throat to your stomach. Cancer that starts in...

Some symptoms may be caused by conditions other than oesophageal cancer, and it's important to tell your doctor about any...

The outlook, or prognosis, for esophageal cancer depends on several factors, including the stage (how far the cancer has spread)...

A swollen esophagus is caused by irritation to tissues that line the esophagus. This may occur from acid reflux, allergic...

When a person has stage 4 esophageal cancer, the tumor has spread to nearby tissues or lymph nodes. This is...

When a person is diagnosed with esophageal cancer, the doctor must find out how far the cancer has spread. This...