Esophagus WisdomCard™
Our Guides and Physician Review team have organized the Top 10 Health Resources on Esophagus and compiled helpful research notes below.
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Research Notes on Esophagus
The esophagus or oesophagus, is an organ that consists of a straight muscular tube. Food passes from the pharynx to the stomach through the esophagus. The esophagus lies behind the trachea and heart and in front of the spinal column.1
Fast Facts:
- The word esophagus is derived from the Latin oesophagus.2
- Part of the digestive system.2
- Is lined with a mucous membrane and muscles.2
- Food is passed through the esophagus by contractions of the muscles (peristalsis).2
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What is the Anatomy of the Esophagus?
- SEER's Training Web Site: Anatomy of the Esophagus
- Nature Publishing Group (via GI Motility Online): Esophagus - Anatomy and Development (May 16, 2006)
- Britannica: Esophagus Anatomy
- Mayo Clinic: Anatomy of Esophagus
What is the Histology of the Esophagus?
- Histology - World: Esophagus Histology
- Southern Illinois University: Histology of the Esophagus
- Histol.Chuvashia (via Histology for Medical Students): Histology Images of the Esophagus
- YouTube: Shotgun Histology Esophagus
What is the Physiology and Function of the Esophagus?
- University of Missouri: Anatomy & Functions of the Esophagus
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse: Normal Function of the Esophagus
- Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Journal (via BNET Business Network): Anatomy and Physiology of the Esophagus (Feb. 1999)
Selected Conditions and Disorders Affecting the Esophagus
- Organized Wisdom: Barrett's Esophagus | GERD | Dysphagia | Esophageal Cancer | Candida Esophagitis | Eosinophilic Esophagitis | Peptic Ulcer | Heartburn | Gastroenteritis | Esophageal Performation | Esophageal Varices | Esophageal Spasm | Esophageal Perforation
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Esophagus
- MedHelp: Search Results for Esophagus and Stomach Anatomy
- HealthBoards: Acid Reflux Message Board
- Healthline: Esophageal Cancer Blog
- Scrub TV: Problems of the Esophagus: GERD and Barrett's Esophagus
Foundations and Support Groups on Esophagus
- American Academy of Otolaryngology: Official Site
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: Official Site
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK): Official site
- American Academy of Family Physicians: Official Site | Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Esophagus
- PubMed Central: Articles on the Esophagus
- JAMA: Scientific and Medical Articles on the Esophagus
- Google Scholar: Recent Articles on the Esophagus
Clinical Trials on Esophagus
- Clinical Trials.gov: Clinical Trials About the Esophagus
- CenterWatch: Clinical Trial Listings for the Esophagus
Research Notes References
About this WisdomCard
- Contributor: Judy Rafferty
- Reviewer: Chris Miller
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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Meet our contributors and reviewers
- Contributor: Judy Rafferty
- Reviewer: Chris Miller
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Oesophagus, Asofasgus, Esafogus, Gullet
- Last update: Sep. 25, 2008
Each WisdomCard is handcrafted by our team of physician-guided health advocates. Our goal is to make it easy for you to find the most useful health resources for any health topic by filtering out spam and bad links.
