title: Surgical diseases of the esophagus.
abstract: The diagnosis and management of surgical diseases of the esophagus are discussed. Esophageal foreign bodies, strictures, esophagobronchial fistulas, diverticula, gastroesophageal intussusception, hiatal hernias, and megaesophagus are included in the discussion.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D004936:Diverticulum, Esophageal / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D004937:Esophageal Fistula / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery*; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D006551:Hernia, Hiatal / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D007443:Intussusception / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary