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Yes, you can live if you get your esophagus removed. Most people with their esophagus removed because of cancer or other medical conditions can live a relatively normal life.
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Is the esophagus in front of the heart or behind the heart?
The esophagus is behind the heart.
The rhythmic contractions of the esophagus are called what?
Peristalsis is the term for the rhythmic contractions of the esophagus. These wavelike contractions move food toward the stomach.
What heart chamber is closest to the esophagus?
atrium
What cavity contains the heart respiratory system and esophagus?
The thoracic cavity contains the heart, lungs, and esophagus. These organs are protected by the rib cage, sternum, and vertebral column.
What organ is damaged by heartburn?
The esophagus, which is the tube that carries food and drink down your throat and into your stomach. When heartburn occurs, it is usually because there is acid activity at the base of the esophagus, which causes the burning feeling. It can also be because of a gas buildup or bubble, or even by previous irritations in the esophagus. Mostly though it is due to stomach acid bubbling up into the esophagus and causing irritation, which can become inflamed and irritated and prolong the burning. In severe cases this acid irritation has been known to turn into ulcers, and even cancer. At the first sign of heart burn take an antacid or drink something to coat your esophagus, as it takes the hardest beating.
What would an example of a sentence containing esophagus be?
"The esophagus was removed from the man's body.""The esophagus lies between the pharynx and the stomach""Some food became trapped in his esophagus"Alternative spelling: oesophagus [British, UK]
What is a cow pluck?
A cow's plucks are its lungs heart and esophagus which are removed during slaughter
What organ would have the smallest impact on digestion absorption and elimination if removed?
turtles
What procedure is involved in an esophagogastrectomy?
The cancerous portion of the esophagus will then be cut and removed along with nearby lymph nodes. Finally, a portion of the stomach will be pulled upward and connected to the remaining portion of the esophagus
What considerations determine surgical techniques and approaches of esophageal resection?
how much or which part of the esophagus needs to be removed; whether or not part of the stomach will be removed; the patient's overall condition; and the surgeon's preference
Could someone live without their esophagus?
no you would not get any food in your stomach and die of starvation
Could you live without your stomach?
Surprisingly, yes, you can live without your stomach. In cases like stomach cancer, severe ulcers, and the like, all or a large part of the stomach may need to be removed. During such a gastrectomy, the esophagus is connected to the small intestine. Eventually, your system adapts, although you are probably going to have to adjust your diet.
How do you make a sentence with esophagus?
I can give you several sentences.The esophagus leads to the stomach.His esophagus had an ulcer.Stomach acid can splash into the esophagus.
The muscular tube that leads from the mouth is the?
From the mouth to the stomach is the esophagus.
Do humans have esophagus?
Yes, they have an esophagus.
How do you say esophagus in Chinese?
esophagus
Passageway for food that is behind the trachea?
The esophagus is the tube from pharynx to stomach.
