Achalasia Cardia Specialist Surgeon Sydney
What is Achalasia cardia? Achalasia cardia is a condition where the oesophagus does not contract, and the valve between the oesophagus and stomach does not relax to allow food into the stomach. Cause: Often unknown, cancer of the oesophagus, nerve injury during oesophageal and rarely certain parasitic infections Although achalasia cardia is the most common, […]
Hiatus Hernia Specialist Sydney
Hiatus or para-oesophageal hernia Hiatus hernia is a condition where the contents of the abdominal cavity herniate into the cavity. Risk factors: Obesity, can occur as a complication of fundoplication surgery and some familial conditions Complications: This could cause volvulus (twisting) of the stomach compromising its blood supply. When to seek surgical help? Most are […]
Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Specialist Sydney
What is gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)? Gastro-oesophageal reflux is a normal phenomenon. GORD, on the other hand, is chronic reflux of stomach contents or bile into the oesophagus causing symptoms with or without complications. Complications: Inflammation (oesophagitis), Bleeding causing anaemia and bloody stools, strictures (narrowing) of the oesophagus, Barrett’s oesophagus, oesophageal cancer, respiratory and dental […]
Gastric & Oesophageal Cancer Surgeon Sydney
When to seek medical help? What is the management of Oesophageal cancer? Confirmation of the diagnosis and staging of the cancer is the initial and vital step toward curative treatment. Gastroscopy: This allows for confirmation of the diagnosis allowing surgeons to take a biopsy. CT and PET scan: These are two different types of scans […]
