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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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Abdominal bloating is a condition in which the abdomen (belly) feels full and tight. The abdomen may be visibly swollen (distended).Alternative... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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A reader of the Seattle Times asks Dr. Astrid Pujari whether DGL--deglycyrrhizinated licorice--will help ease acid reflux. Dr. Pujari responds with... Read more »