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What Is The Function Of Esophagus?

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What Is The Function Of Esophagus? Esophagus. Located in your throat near your trachea (windpipe), the esophagus receives food from your mouth when you swallow. The epiglottis is a small flap that folds over your windpipe as you swallow to prevent you from choking (when food goes into your windpipe). What is esophagus and its

How Is Esophagus Diagnosed?

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How Is Esophagus Diagnosed? Endoscopy is generally used to determine if you have Barrett’s esophagus. A lighted tube with a camera at the end (endoscope) is passed down your throat to check for signs of changing esophagus tissue. Normal esophagus tissue appears pale and glossy. What tests are used to diagnose esophagus? Barium swallow, also