Oesophagus Matters
A website for the study of oesophageal disorders
Created and maintained by Dr Bernard Stacey (Consultant Gastroenterologist, Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust)
SITE CONTENTS
An overview Facts and myths explored Are we any closer? A comprehensive review A summary Anatomy and beyond Reviewing the whole structure
Reflux disease
This is one of the largest health threats to the developed world in our time. It is increasing in frequency and as it becomes more common, so there is a rise in Barrett's oesophagus and thence adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus - the world's fastest rising cancer in terms of incidence.
Click on the links below to discover the evidence behind these common components of everyday life thought to be contributory to reflux disease:
As a result of this information is there a case for a screening programme to pick out high risk individuals? Click here to read more:
The Phreno-oesophageal Ligament
Information regarding the anatomy, function and pathophysiology of this poorly understood structure that is nonetheless integral to OGJ integrity.
The Lower Oesophageal Sphincter
Information regarding the entities that make up this crucial, yet elusive structure.
Non-erosive reflux disease
An overview of the pathophysiology of this common phenomenon.
Eosinophilic oesphagitis: An overview of this fascinating condition.
Downloads
Download Functional Oesophageal Mapping document
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