Related Conditions and Treatments
BRAVO Placement
Treatment
The BRAVO pH test measures acidity in the esophagus and helps diagnose gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Barrett's Esophagus
Condition
Barrett's esophagus is a precancerous condition that results from chronic inflammation. Learn more from Boston Children's Hospital.
Dilation
Treatment
Dilation is a procedure that stretches the tissues in and around the esophagus to help children swallow normally.
Esophageal Atresia
Condition
Esophageal atresia (EA) is a rare birth defect in which a baby is born without part of the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach).
Esophageal Injury and Trauma
Condition
Esophageal injury and trauma can lead to esophageal strictures and other problems.
Esophageal Manometry
Treatment
Esophageal manometry is a procedure in which a small flexible tube is placed into the nose and passed into the esophagus. Learn more from Boston Children's Hospital.
Esophageal Strictures
Condition
An esophageal stricture is a narrowing of the esophagus, the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.
Foker Process
Treatment
The Foker process is an innovative procedure that is used to treat some forms of esophageal atresia.
Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Condition
A tracheoesophageal fistula is when there is an abnormal connection between the esophagus and the trachea.
Vascular Ring
Condition
A vascular ring occurs when a child’s aorta — the body’s largest blood vessel — or its branches form abnormally.