The best multimodal approach for resectable locally advanced esophageal adenocarcinoma is unclear. An important question is whether perioperative chemotherapy is preferable to preoperative ...

Kyle Smelser, A host on MIX Mornings with Kyle, Bryan and Sarah said his wife, also named Sarah, suffered a brain aneurysm and multiple strokes last week. Complicating matters, Sarah is 30 weeks ...

An esophageal stricture is a gradual narrowing of the esophagus, which can lead to swallowing difficulties. Healthcare providers diagnose it in about 10 percent of people with gastroesophageal reflux ...

ANEURYSMS of the thoracic aorta may be of diverse etiology. Atherosclerosis, syphilis, medial degeneration, trauma and occasionally sepsis have been implicated. 1–4 The present case represents a ...

Barrett's esophagus can be treated with lifestyle modifications, medications, and surgery. While prevention is undoubtedly important, there are valuable ways to avoid harmful health effects of Barrett ...

Agriculture Undersecretary for Livestock Deogracias Victor "DV" Savellano passed away due to an abdominal aneurysm. Boy Abunda reported the cause of death on Tuesday's episode of "Fast Talk with Boy ...

What is a 5-year relative survival rate? Where do these numbers come from? 5-year relative survival rates for esophageal cancer Understanding the numbers Keep in mind that survival rates are estimates ...

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The best treatment strategy for patients with apical aneurysms remains unclear, and some clinicians have recommended treatment with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator or catheter ablation for ...

Although not as well standardized as gastric emptying (GE) scintigraphy, esophageal transit scintigraphy, if performed in a comprehensive manner including both quantitative and qualitative analysis of ...

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