The transit time of food through the oesophagus varies according to factors such as age, health and the nature of the food consumed, but is typically 6-15 seconds (Maurer, 2015). Once the food bolus ...

Barrett's oesophagus can increase your risk of cancer of the oesophagus, although the risk is still small. Many people with Barrett’s oesophagus do not develop cancer. Between 3 and 13 people out of ...

This guideline covers monitoring, treatment and follow-up for people aged 18 and over with Barrett’s oesophagus and stage 1 oesophageal adenocarcinoma. It includes advice on endoscopic and ...

How a blast of hot gas fired down the oesophagus could ease the agony of heartburn. By PAT HAGAN . Published: 18:18 EDT, 20 March 2023 | Updated: 18:50 EDT, 20 March 2023 ...

Des Longstaff, 39, was tucking into the sandwich at work when part of the snack became lodged in his oesophagus. He has since been diagnosed with oesophageal adenocarcinoma.

Please note - this trial is no longer recruiting patients. We hope to add results when they are available. Barrett’s oesophagus is a condition where cells on the lining of your food pipe (oesophagus) ...

On BBC's nail-biting series Surgeons: At the Edge of Life tonight, Monique has life-changing surgery to remove cancer in her oesophagus and create a new swallowing tube ...