A systematic endoscopic scoring system is recommended to characterize endoscopic findings of EoE at every endoscopy. To assess for histologic features consistent with EoE, at least 6 esophageal ...

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). This test uses a flexible tube with a camera and light at the tip to visualize the lining of the esophagus and stomach. This allows for visualization of potential ...

"If Barrett’s esophagus is found, then that individual can be followed with endoscopy, and interventions can be taken before ...

A corkscrew esophagus is often seen in patients with diffuse esophageal spasm. Endoscopy is performed to rule out a tumor of the esophagogastric junction and gastroduodenal pathologic conditions.

During a barium swallow, X-rays are taken of the esophagus after a barium solution is swallowed. In an upper endoscopy, a tube with a camera and a light on the end is passed through the mouth and ...

Esophageal capsule endoscopy for screening and surveillance of esophageal varices in patients with portal hypertension. Hepatology 47 , 1595–1603 (2008). Article Google Scholar ...

We enrolled 57 patients at the Theodore and Cynthia Berenson Center for Advanced Endoscopy, a high-volume referral center for Barrett’s esophagus treatment. Patients who were referred for ...

The LINX® System augments the weak Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) to help prevent reflux. The LINX® System is a small, flexible band of magnets enclosed in titanium beads. The beads are connected by ...

Then, they assessed the biomarkers in 234 nonendoscopic esophageal sponge samples collected from patients with BE as well as control (other) patients having endoscopy at Johns Hopkins, the ...