Foregut (Esophagus & Stomach) Program

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Procedures offered through the Foregut (Esophagus & Stomach) Program include:

Abdominal Ultrasound
Barium swallow X-ray
Capsule study
Esophageal Bravo pH Monitoring
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
Enterra Therapy
Esophageal Manometry (EM)
Gastric emptying test (GET)
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Single Balloon Enteroscopy
Video esophagram
EsoGuard

Treatments offered through the Foregut (Esophagus & Stomach) Program include:

LINX: Anti-Reflux Surgery
Nissen Fundoplication: Anti-Reflux Surgery
Toupet Fundoplication: Anti-Reflux Surgery
Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF): Anti-Reflux Procedure

The Foregut (Esophagus & Stomach) Program at Hoag offers a patient-centered, integrated team approach to the care of esophageal and stomach conditions. Hoag offers advanced medical management and surgical techniques for esophageal and stomach disorders.

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Advanced Care for Esophagus and Stomach

Our collaborative team includes nationally recognized esophageal and gastric surgeons and board-certified gastroenterologists with special interest and expertise in esophageal and stomach disorders. The highly skilled Digestive Health team works in collaboration with other specialties in a multidisciplinary approach with patient experience at the center.

Innovative Technology and Treatment

Hoag is one of only a few centers in California offering the revolutionary LINX Reflux Management System, an FDA-approved device that treats Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and relieves acid reflux symptoms, such as heartburn, regurgitation and nausea.

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Diseases and conditions treated through the Foregut (Esophagus & Stomach) Program include:

Achalasia

The term achalasia means “failure to relax” and refers to the inability of the lower esophageal sphincter to open and let food/liquids pass into the stomach.

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Barrett’s Esophagus

This condition can occur when the esophagus is exposed to stomach acid for an extended period...

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Esophageal Cancer

Esophageal cancer is a malignancy in the esophagus, often linked to smoking, alcohol use, and acid reflux. It can cause difficulty swallowing, chest pain, and weight loss.

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Esophageal Diverticulum

An esophageal diverticulum is a pouch or sac that forms in the lining of the esophagus, the muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.

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Gastric Cancer

We provide multidisciplinary care combining advanced diagnostics and innovative therapies to deliver superior outcomes.

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Gastric Ulcer

Gastric ulcers (A.K.A. stomach ulcers) are open sores that develop on the lining of the stomach.

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Gastritis

Gastritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach, which can cause the stomach lining to be red, swollen and painful.

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Gastroparesis

Gastroparesis, often referred to as delayed gastric emptying, is a chronic medical condition in which the movement of food from the stomach to the small intestine is slowed or stopped altogether.

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder in which stomach acid frequently flows back into your esophagus, the long, muscular tube that connects the mouth and stomach.

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