Diagnosis Information:
Benign Esophageal Overview

The esophagus is a tube through which food is delivered from the mouth to the stomach. Although it does not have any role in the absorption of food, it is critically important in delivering food from the mouth to the stomach in an orderly manner. Benign diseases of the esophagus are primarily related to swallowing irregularities and the backflow of acid or other toxic substances into the lower esophagus. These disorders are very common in modern life and account for significant symptomatology.