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How common is lower esophageal ring?
Lower esophageal ring (also called Schatzki's ring and B-ring) affects about 10-14% of the population.
Where is the lower esophageal sphincter?
at the junction of the esophagus and stomachlower-esophageal-sphincter
What are the causes of esophageal atresia?
The cause of esophageal atresia, like that of most birth defects, is unknown.
How does an esophageal tracheal combitube work?
Esophageal tracheal combitube (ETC). The ETC is a double-lumen tube, combining the function of an esophageal obturator airway and a conventional endotracheal airway.
What are ways that the oozes and manganese nodules are different?
Manganese nodules contain manganese, iron and nickel.
What are structural abnormalities of the esophagus?
The two most common congenital esophageal abnormalities are esophageal atresia (EA) and tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF).
How common is lower esophageal ring?
Lower esophageal ring (also called Schatzki's ring and B-ring) affects about 10-14% of the population.
What are the symptoms of esophageal varices?
The symptoms of esophageal varices are vomiting blood, black stool and in severe cases shock. An esophageal varice is also a sign of liver disease. Jaundice, a yellowing of the skin and eyes, is a common sign of this.
What is the most common symptom for esophageal cancer?
early satiety difficult swallowing
By what measure is esophageal cancer a common disease?
Esophageal cancer is diagnosed in about 13,000 people annually in the United States; it is responsible for approximately 1.5-5% of cancer deaths each year.
Lymph Nodules can be either Primary Nodules or Secondary Nodules?
Yes, primary nodules don't have germinal centers(active B cells) while secondary nodules do.
How common a disorder is esophageal atresia?
EA/TEF is reported to occur in about 1: 4500 births
Which part of a plant serves as home for nitrogen fixing bacteria?
Nodules
How common is the VATER syndrome in children with esophageal atresia?
About 10% of children with EA have what is called the VATER syndrome
How aggressive is esophageal cancer?
I can't really explain it but VERY aggressive. The sign of esophageal cancer is when you are having a hard time swallowing solid food. Then you are having a hard swallowing liquids and small, chewy foods. Your risk for esophageal is when you smoke, or secondhand smoke. That is the common risk. There are many more risks in the world for esophageal cancer. So, watch what you are doing with your life because esophageal cancer can grow on your esophagus at a young age! you don't have to be an adult. Just like diabetes.
What is the medical definition for esophageal?
Esophageal means pertaining to the esophagus.
What is the most common deformity in rheumatoid arthritis?
Swelling and twisting around joints, and rheumatoid nodules under the skin
