An esophageal ulcer is a sore produced by erosion of the protective mucosal layer that lines the esophagus. The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. In people with ...

The authors were able to trace a sequence in 1 patient from a laceration to a chronic ulcer followed later by a complete rupture through the whole esophageal wall after vomiting. Although this ...

In severe cases, people may develop ulcers or bleeding if a pill damages the esophageal lining. Pill esophagitis is rare, but anyone who takes medications, vitamins, or dietary supplements in ...

Barrett's esophagus is a premalignant condition that predisposes to the development of esophageal adenocarcinoma. The carcinogenetic process of Barrett's mucosa progresses through increasing ...