Procedures to Remove the Mucus Lining. Various techniques or devices have been developed to remove the mucus lining of the esophagus. The intention is to remove early cancerous or precancerous tissue (high-grade dysplasia) and allow regrowth of new and hopefully healthy tissue in the esophagus.
Such techniques include photodynamic therapy (PDT), surgical removal of the abnormal lining, or ablation techniques, such as the use of laser, to destroy...
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Heartburn Friendly Cooking is a weekly feature full of quick and easy food ideas that are acid reflux friendly and can be easily modified... Read more »
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Pyrosis; Non-cardiac chest pain Home Care Treat heartburn, especially if you often feel symptoms. Over time, reflux can damage the... Read more »
Many people take over-the-counter meds to control their heartburn symptoms, but not all of the drugs work for every patient. In this short video from... Read more »
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