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Alphabetical Terms.  Please click on a small photo for a larger view in middle frame.

 

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  ESOPHAGUS
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ESOPHAGUS ESOPHAGITIS
Chronic heartburn can damage the esophagus leading to ulcers, scarring, or other complications.		 ESOPHAGUS ESOPHAGUS
This is a small patch of the stomach left behind in the upper esophagus as a baby develops. Most of the time these cause no symptoms. 		ESOPHAGUS ESOPHAGUS CANDIADIASIS
This is an example of a fungal infection of the esophagus. This can be treated by antibiotics. This usually occurs in patients with AIDS, diabetes, on steroids, or having been given antibiotics.
BARRETT'S ESOPHAGUS BARRETT'S ESOPHAGUS
A complication of chronic heartburn. This occurs in 1 out of 10 people with reflux for several years. This carries a small risk of cancer in the future. When people are found with this condition, they will be screened by repeat endoscopies in the future.

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BARRETT'S ESOPHAGUS BARRETT'S ESOPHAGUS
Another example of Barrett's Esophagus.
BARRETT'S ESOPHAGUS BARRETT'S ESOPHAGUS
Another example of Barrett's Esophagus.

SCHATZKI'S RING SCHATZKI'S RING
This is a narrowing at the bottom of the esophagus. This will cause symptoms of choking or sticking and can be dilated or stretched by your Doctor.

SCHATZKI'S RING SCHATZKI'S RING
Another example of the  Schatzki's Ring.

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