Evaluation of esophagitis by endoscopic ultrasonography and swallowing function

Abstract

Evaluation of esophagitis with Gastro-esophageal reflex was made by endoscopic ultrasonography. In patient with reflux esophagitis, there is variable findings on the third and forth layers of the esophageal wall by the endoscopic ultrasonography. These findings revealed the fibrosis of submucosal and muscle layers by hisological study in resected cases. The reflux esophagitis was classified in three types by the endoscopic ultrasonography.