Author: Glossary
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Esophagomycosis
A fungal disease of the esophagus, typically esophageal candidiasis.
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Esophagomalacia
Softening of the esophageal walls.
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Esophagojejunostomy
The surgical anastomosis of a free end of the divided jejunum to the esophagus. It provides a bypass for food in cases of esophageal stricture. A surgical procedure involving the removal of a segment of the esophagus and the subsequent connection of the severed end to the jejunum.
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Esophagogastrostomy
Formation of an opening or anastomosis between the esophagus and stomach. A surgical procedure in which a section of the esophagus is excised and the severed end is connected to the stomach.
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Esophagogastroscopy
Inspection of the esophagus and stomach with an endoscope.
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Esophagogastroplasty
Plastic repair of the esophagus and stomach.
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Esophagogastroanastomosis
A joining of the esophagus to the stomach.
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Esophagogastrectomy
Surgical removal of all or part of the stomach and esophagus.
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Esophagoenterostomy
A surgical opening between the esophagus and intestine following excision of the stomach. A surgical procedure involving the removal of a section of the esophagus and the subsequent attachment of the severed end to any segment of the small intestine.
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Esogastritis
Inflammation of the gastric mucous membrane.