The researchers explored how the circular and longitudinal muscle layers of the human esophagus behave differently when stretched. While previous studies have relied on single-direction testing, or ...

Dysphagia is a condition in which people have trouble swallowing, due to nerve, muscle or structural problems in the mouth, ...

They performed a manometry test to confirm the diagnosis — which involved examining the muscle movement in the throat. In people with the condition, the esophagus muscles do not contract ...

The esophagus (food tube) has special rings of muscle (sphincters) at the top and the bottom. If the esophageal sphincters don't close properly, acid can flow up the esophagus and into the throat ...

In the course of the myotomy, there is always some bleeding from the cut muscle fibers, particularly if the esophagus is dilated and the wall is very thick. After the source of the bleeding is ...

There is no reliable treatment for ineffective esophageal motility (IEM), a disorder caused by failed smooth-muscle contraction that is common in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a common condition in pets, particularly dogs and cats.

Researchers discovered that PIEZO1, a pressure-sensitive protein, regulates gut motility and immune responses. In mice, ...

A new study from Professors Horacio Espinosa and Neelesh Patankar enhances the understanding of the esophagus' muscle behavior, potentially paving the way for better treatments and surgical outcomes.