Esophageal Stricture

Description

Description

A stricture causes a narrowing of the esophagus resulting in difficulty swallowing. The esophagus is the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. The stricture can be caused by gasroesophageal reflux, previous endoscopy, trauma, infections, or corrosive ingestions.

Symptoms

Symptoms

Painful swallowing, vomiting, chest pain with swallowing, inability to swallow food.

Tests

Tests

A history and physical exam will be performed. Additional tests include: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), or esophagram.

Treatment

Treatment

Esophageal dilation is performed during an endoscopy. A proton pump inhibitor may be prescribed. Surgical treatment is rarely necessary.

Research

Research

Extraluminal Laparoscopic Wedge-Resection of Submucosal Tumors on the Posterior Wall of the Gastric Fundus Close to the Esophagocardiac Junction.

Provided by: PubMed

Congenital esophageal stenosis and antral web. A new association and management challenge.

Provided by: PubMed

Endoscopic management of suspected esophageal foreign body in adults.

Provided by: PubMed

[A case of congenital esophageal stenosis that remained untreated until adulthood and was improved by endoscopic balloon dilatation].

Provided by: PubMed

News

News

Boston Scientific Announces CE Mark Approval for Expanded Indication of WallFlex® Biliary RX Stent

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Boston Scientific Announces CE Mark Approval for Expanded Indication of WallFlex(R) Biliary RX Stent

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Boston Scientific Announces CE Mark Approval for Expanded Indication of WallFlex® Biliary RX Stent

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