Esophageal Disorders

Columbia University Department of Surgery
  • 4.5 (2)
  • MEDICINE

The Esophageal Disorders Program at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia incorporates the specialized expertise of gastroenterologists, abdominal and thoracic surgeons, GI endoscopists, oncologists, radiation oncologists, and nurse practitioners. Our collaborative group aims to advance the level of care for patients with esophageal cancer, achalasia, Barrett's esophagus, gastroesophageal reflux, and other esophageal disorders.

Episodes

  1. 01/10/2012

    Giant Hiatal Hernia

    In a hiatal, or hiatus hernia, a portion of the stomach penetrates (herniates) through a weakness or tear in the hiatus of the diaphragm, the small opening that allows the esophagus to pass from the neck and chest to its connection with the stomach. Often there are no symptoms, and the condition may not cause any problems. The patient may not be aware they have a hiatal hernia.

    7 min

  2. 01/10/2012

    Achalasia

    Achalasia is a rare disorder of the smooth muscle layer of the esophagus in which muscular ability to move food down the esophagus (peristalsis) is impaired, and the entry to the stomach, the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), fails to relax properly in response to swallowing. Achalasia has no known underlying cause, although it can be mimicked by other conditions, such as esophageal cancer or Chagas disease.

    9 min

  3. 01/10/2012 · VIDEO

    Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)

    Melissa Bagloo, MD, a surgeon at the Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, talks about Gastroesophagel Reflux (GERD), also known as acid reflux, and its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

    7 min

  4. 01/10/2012 · VIDEO

    Hiatal Hernias

    Melissa Bagloo, MD, a surgeon at the Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, addresses the types of hiatal hernias, their symptoms, diagnosis, and management.

    7 min
  • 4 Episodes

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The Esophageal Disorders Program at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia incorporates the specialized expertise of gastroenterologists, abdominal and thoracic surgeons, GI endoscopists, oncologists, radiation oncologists, and nurse practitioners. Our collaborative group aims to advance the level of care for patients with esophageal cancer, achalasia, Barrett's esophagus, gastroesophageal reflux, and other esophageal disorders.

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    Columbia University Department of Surgery
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
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    ©2012. Columbia University Medical Center, Department of Surgery, New York, NY.
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