Hiatal Hernia And Barrett's Oesophagus is a photograph by Gastrolab/science Photo Library which was uploaded on September 15th, 2018.
Hiatal Hernia And Barrett's Oesophagus
Barrett's oesophagus and hiatal hernia, endoscope view. Barrett's oesophagus is a condition in which cells lining the lower part of the oesophagus... more
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Hiatal Hernia And Barrett's Oesophagus
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Barrett's oesophagus and hiatal hernia, endoscope view. Barrett's oesophagus is a condition in which cells lining the lower part of the oesophagus change, a process called metaplasia. It is caused by chronic acid reflux, where stomach acids escape into the oesophagus and cause heartburn. Over time, the squamous cells are replaced by columnar cells (dark red), similar to those that line the stomach or colon. The condition is considered a precursor of oesophageal cancer. This reflux is due to a hiatal hernia, the protrusion of part of the stomach into the thorax through the hole in the diaphragm (hiatus) that the oesophagus normally passes through.
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September 15th, 2018
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