Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Bunkyo-ku, Japan. (H. Yagi, H.A., Q.L., A.S.-K., M.U., H.K., R.M., A.S., S.O., H.T., Norifumi Takeda ...

A large defect between the esophagus and aorta was repaired. This patient has had no postoperative roentgenologic examination, but on May 23, 1953, she reported that she had had no further symptoms.

A new study presented at the 61st annual meeting of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) reveals that young patients who have undergone the Ross procedure for aortic valve disease have shown ...

“The decision between a bioprosthetic and mechanical valve is one of the most consequential for patients requiring aortic valve replacement ... of lung cancer and esophageal cancer surgery ...

The best multimodal approach for resectable locally advanced esophageal adenocarcinoma is unclear. An important question is whether perioperative chemotherapy is preferable to preoperative ...

Your teeth grind the food you eat and mix it with saliva to form a kind of ball, known as a bolus. Your esophagus is a flattened muscular tube that connects your mouth to your stomach. As food is ...

Background Cardiogenic shock (CS) induced by severe aortic stenosis (AS) is a life-threatening condition with high mortality. Despite advancements in emergency interventions, the optimal treatment ...

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic (long-term) condition affecting the esophagus, the tube that carries food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach. EoE causes symptoms like difficulty ...

A Triangle radio personality said his family is enduring a recent health scare and is asking fans and listeners for support. Kyle Smelser, A host on MIX Mornings with Kyle, Bryan and Sarah said ...

An esophageal stricture is a gradual narrowing of the esophagus, which can lead to swallowing difficulties. Healthcare providers diagnose it in about 10 percent of people with gastroesophageal reflux ...

Background: We report a rare case of locally advanced esophageal cancer with a right aortic arch (RAA), successfully treated with neoadjuvant immunotherapy and minimally invasive esophagectomy, guided ...