It has been hypothesized that life-threatening events are caused by supraesophageal reflux (SER) of gastric contents that activates laryngeal chemoreflex-stimulated apnea. Placing infants supine ...

Esophageal acid exposure shorter with left lateral sleep position (HealthDay)—During sleep, the left lateral decubitus position is associated with shorter esophageal acid exposure time and faster ...

Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2009;32(2):248-260. Of these non-real-time imaging methods, "bright blood" axial MRI images or CT can be useful to depict the breadth and location of the esophagus, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Among patients who experience nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux, the left lateral decubitus sleep position ...

The esophageal sphincters are bands of muscles at the top and bottom of the esophagus — the muscular tube that passes food and drink from the mouth to the stomach. Esophageal sphincters open and close ...

Esophageal manometry is an outpatient test used to identify problems with movement and pressure in the esophagus that may lead to problems like heartburn. The esophagus is the "food pipe" leading from ...

Esophageal injury is a rare but serious complication of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation using radiofrequency energy. Recent studies have begun to identify variables that may determine heat ...