📂 Anatomy
cardia — Definition
Kardia / cardia
The upper part connected to the dining pipe of the stomach is the esophagus region. Kardia contains lower esophageal sfinkteri, which prevents the stomach acid from getting back to the dining pipe. Clinically, cardia failure can lead to gastroousophageal reflux disease (GERD) and rarely develop carcinoma in this region.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is Kardia?
Kardia; the upper part connected to the dining pipe of the stomach is the esophagus region. Kardia contains lower esophageal sfinkteri, which prevents the stomach acid from getting back to the dining pipe. Clinically, cardia failure can lead to gastroousophageal reflux disease (GERD) and rarely develop carcinoma in this region.
❓ What is cardia in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "cardia" is Kardia.
❓ Which medical field is Kardia related to?
This term belongs to the Anatomy category.