"Esophagus" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The muscular membranous segment between the PHARYNX and the STOMACH in the UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.
| Descriptor ID |
D004947
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| MeSH Number(s) |
A03.556.875.500
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| Concept/Terms |
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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Esophagus" by people in this website by year, and whether "Esophagus" was a major or minor topic of these publications.
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2007 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2009 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 2010 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| 2011 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 2012 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 2013 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 2014 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| 2015 | 12 | 4 | 16 |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2017 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 2018 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2021 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Esophagus" by people in Profiles.
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Lichenoid Esophagitis: A Clinicopathological Comparison with Lymphocytic and Eosinophilic Esophagitis. J Gastrointestin Liver Dis. 2025 Jun 28; 34(2):157-162.
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Complex Esophageal Reconstruction: Challenges and Techniques. Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Aug; 120(2):244-255.
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Peroral plication of the esophagus as a treatment option for end-stage achalasia with sump formation. Dis Esophagus. 2025 Mar 03; 38(2).
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Tips and tricks in the operative management of esophageal, trachea, and bronchial injuries: What you need to know. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2025 Mar 01; 98(3):347-356.
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Ineffective esophageal motility: Characterization and outcomes across pediatric neurogastroenterology and motility centers in the United States. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2024 Sep; 79(3):541-549.
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A custom device for managing recurrent tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis dislodgement and aspiration due to treatment refractory, severely enlarged puncture: A video case report. Head Neck. 2024 06; 46(6):1526-1532.
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Monitoring Variations in the Use of Automated Contouring Software. Pract Radiat Oncol. 2024 Jan-Feb; 14(1):e75-e85.
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Mast Cell Esophagitis: A Novel Entity in Patients with Unexplained Esophageal Symptoms. Dysphagia. 2024 Jun; 39(3):360-368.
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Microwave Ablation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Adjacent to the Esophagus: Value of Hydrodissection for Esophageal Protection. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2023 03; 46(3):406-407.
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Supercharged Jejunal Interposition. Thorac Surg Clin. 2022 11; 32(4):529-540.