DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 63 years old, and four weeks ago, I was diagnosed by my gastroenterologist with erosive esophagitis after an endoscopy. I was placed initially on Protonix, but I didn’t improve ...

FORT WORTH, Texas -- Victor Santiago appeared amazingly relaxed as he waited for his doctor to put a tube down his throat and spray the inside of his esophagus with liquid nitrogen. It didn't bother ...

Background: The management of esophageal anastomotic fistula continues to be a significant clinical challenge in the field of esophageal surgery. With rapid advances in material science, selecting ...

Heartburn, or gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), is the result of tissue breakdown. Its root cause isn’t excess stomach acid; it’s physical degeneration due to malnutrition. With GERD, the body ...

Frequent heartburn is a warning sign. Experts say it can indicate GERD, a condition where stomach acid flows back into the ...