Category: E

Relaxation and prolapse of the esophagus.  

Division of the longitudinal and circular muscles of the distal esophagus.  

Repair of the esophagus by plastic surgery.  

Cutting of the muscular coat of the esophagus, used to treat stenosis of the lower esophagus. A surgical procedure involving the deliberate division of the muscular tissue within the esophagus.  

A fungal disease of the esophagus, typically esophageal candidiasis.  

Softening of the esophageal walls.  

The surgical anastomosis of a free end of the divided jejunum to the esophagus. It provides a bypass for food in cases of esophageal stricture. A surgical procedure involving the removal of a segment of the esophagus and the subsequent connection of the severed end to the jejunum.  

Formation of an opening or anastomosis between the esophagus and stomach. A surgical procedure in which a section of the esophagus is excised and the severed end is connected to the stomach.  

Inspection of the esophagus and stomach with an endoscope.  

Plastic repair of the esophagus and stomach.