Sentences with phrase «esophageal tissue»

Because the esophagus does not have a protective lining like the stomach does, stomach acid can irritate and damage the esophageal tissue.

Although the food is not acidic enough for the small intestine, it is too acidic for esophageal tissue, which causes the burning of acid reflux, or heartburn.

Unprotected from the acid, the fragile esophageal tissue burns and ruptures.

Researchers at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute sprayed a dye on esophageal tissue samples taken from people with Barrett's esophagus — a condition that increases the risk of developing esophageal cancer.

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Gas, liquids and solids bump against the esophageal sphincter, the ring of muscular tissue that separates the esophagus from the stomach.

«Robotic implants spur tissue regeneration inside the body: Mechanical pull stimulates stunted hollow organs to grow; could help treat defects like esophageal atresia and short bowel syndrome.»

Patients are asked to take part in this research study because they have esophageal and gastroesophageal junction cancer treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy followed by surgery (resected), but still have residual disease in resected tissue.

Stents used by surgeons today are composed of metallic wires and are unable to carry and deliver anti-cancer drugs to treat esophageal tumors and prevent tumor tissue ingrowth.

We expect that Dr. Kang's state - of - the - art approach in the treatment of esophageal cancer will help our university emerge as a leader in the treatment of a variety of cancers through tissue engineering approaches,» said Javad Hashemi, Ph.D., chair and professor of FAU's Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering.

A note of caution: if you have esophageal inflammation due to the GERD, you likely do need to boost stomach acid but it may cause pain or burning when you begin because the acid is against the inflamed tissue.

I have acid reflux so badly that it has caused scar tissue to build on my esophagus causing a esophageal structure and I have had to have my esophagus stretched twice in the past 3 years because I severely choke on my food.

These injuries include, but are not limited to, soft tissue damage, eye problems, strangulation (in some cases leading to death), tracheal / esophageal damage and neurological problems.