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What transition in epithelial type exists at the gastroesophageal junction?
Squamous cells in the oesophagus, to columnar cells in the gastric mucosa.
What is the lower end of the esophagus termed?
The end bit of the esophagus is the stomach. But before the stomach there's the gastroesophageal junction which leads into the stomach. Just above the junction there is the diaphragm (but that isn't attached to the esophagus) .
Is the name varices a boy name?
yeah the name varices is common boy name but some girls also have the same name"varices"
What is a irregular Z line in the gastroesophageal junction?
What is an irregular z- line a joining of the esophagus and sto?
What are varices?
Varices-- Swollen or enlarged veins, in this case on the lining of the esophagus.
What has the author James T Anderson written?
James T. Anderson has written: 'Gastroesophageal carcinoma' -- subject(s): Cancer, Esophageal Neoplasms, Esophagogastric junction, Stomach Neoplasms, Surgery
What are the uses for pantoprazole sodium?
Pantoprazole sodium is used as a medicine. It is used to cure the disease called gastroesophageal reflux disease. This is the main use for this type of sodium.
What is the CPT code a direct ligation of esophageal varices?
The CPT code for "direct ligation of esophageal varices" is 43400.
Where do varices occur?
Varices may occur in the lining of the esophagus, the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach, or in the upper part of the stomach.
What is testicular varices and what causes it?
Testicular varices is the condition where there is compression if the venous drainage in the testicles. This is mainly caused by the nutcracker syndrome.
what does GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) do?
Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseGastro Esophagus Reflux DiseaseGERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
What is Grade I reflux esophagitis of the gastroesophageal junction?
I am suffering from Grade I reflux esophagitis since two months. Is it permanently curable?
