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Laparoscopy Surgery San Antonio GERD TX
This organ moves food down to the stomach with
sweeping muscle contractions. At the lower end of
the esophagus is a specialized muscle called the
lower esophageal sphincter (LES). The LES should
remain tightly contracted until food or liquid
arrives from above. The LES then relaxes,
allowing the food and liquid to pass. Then it
again becomes tightly contracted.
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
GERD occurs when excess stomach acid flows up
into the esophagus because of a weak LES. Almost
everyone experiences reflux and heartburn at one
time or another, often after a large meal.
However, prolonged and frequent acid in the lower
esophagus can cause injury such as inflammation,
ulceration, scar formation, and stricture and,
after a long period of time, even cancer.
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Laparoscopy
Most females have heard of laparoscopy, also
known as bellybutton or Band-Aid surgery.
Gynecologists have long used this technique to
tie the Fallopian tubes and to inspect the female
reproductive organs. Now this technique has been
expanded to include correction of severe reflux
disease and esophagitis. With new video
technology, the laparoscope has become a
miniature television camera. Exquisite
magnification is now possible, showing the
abdominal organs in great detail.
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Contact Us
19284 Stone Oak Pkwy. Suite 102 San Antonio, TX
78258 Phone [phone] Fax [phone]
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