Gastroenterology

A Glimpse at the Esophagus: Anatomy and Normal Function Esophageal food impaction (EFI), the uncomfortable and sometimes frightening experience of food becoming lodged in the esophagus, is a relatively common…

Delving into Esophageal Food Impaction Esophageal food impaction (EFI) is a relatively common gastrointestinal emergency characterized by the obstruction of the esophagus by a bolus of food. This condition, while…

Introduction Esophageal food impaction (EFI) is a distressing condition characterized by the complete or near-complete blockage of the esophagus by a bolus of food. This event can trigger significant discomfort,…