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Results 1 - 10 of 17 for Short esophagus
  1. Feeding tube insertion - gastrostomy 
    ... different reasons. They may be needed for a short time or permanently. This procedure may be used for: Babies with birth defects of the mouth, esophagus, or stomach (for example, esophageal atresia or tracheal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002937.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Esophagectomy - open 
    ... if you: Are unable to walk, even for short distances (this increases ... Received cancer medicines ( chemotherapy ) before the surgery ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007397.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Esophagectomy - minimally invasive 
    ... if you: Are unable to walk, even for short distances (this increases the ... Had cancer medicines ( chemotherapy ) before the surgery ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007396.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Eosinophilic esophagitis 
    ... They may also help treat inflammation of the esophagus. Your provider may prescribe topical steroids taken orally or inhaled. You also may take oral steroids for a short time. Topical steroids don't have the same ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007717.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Hoarseness 
    ... from trauma or surgery) Foreign object in the esophagus or trachea Swallowing a harsh chemical liquid Changes in the larynx during puberty Thyroid or lung cancer Underactive thyroid gland Immobility of one or both vocal cords
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003054.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Emergency airway puncture 
    ... to the voice box (larynx), thyroid gland, or esophagus Risks for any surgery are: Bleeding Infection
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003017.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Loss of brain function - liver disease 
    ... Bleeding in the intestines, stomach, or food pipe (esophagus) ... cases, HE is a short-term problem that can be corrected. It may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000302.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Digestive diseases 
    ... as anal fissure , hemorrhoids , proctitis , and rectal prolapse Esophagus ... , and intestinal ischemia Gastroesophageal reflux disease ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007447.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Common symptoms during pregnancy 
    Some women feel short of breath at times while they are pregnant. You may notice that you're breathing more rapidly than usual. ... if you have these symptoms. You may get short of breath again in the later weeks of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000583.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. ERCP 
    ERCP is short for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. It is a procedure that looks at the bile and pancreatic ducts. It is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007479.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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