Most of the time to measure the closure muscle at the lower end which keeps stomach contents from refluxing back into the esophagus. Esophageal stricture Tightening of the esophagus as a consequence of cancer or chronic inflammation secondary to reflux. Esophageal wrap See fundoplication Esophagus Commonly referred to as food pipe. It connects the mouth to the stomach. G Gastrectomy Removal of a part of the stomach.
Total gastrectomy means removal of the whole stomach.
Gastroesophageal reflux Commonly referred to as heartburn. H Heartburn Also referred to as reflux. The stomach usually resides entirely in the abdomen. The abdominal cavity is separated from the chest by a thin muscle layer called the diaphragm. A hiatal hernia describes a gap in this layer allowing the stomach and its connection to the esophagus to move up into the chest.