Esophageal Stricture

Esophageal stricture is narrowing of the esophageal lumen, due to GERD, caustic ingestion, radiation, surgery, or eosinophilic esophagitis, presenting with progressive dysphagia and food impaction. Treatment: endoscopic balloon/bougie dilation; treat cause (PPI for reflux; steroids for eosinophilic; nutritional support); endoscopic incisional therapy for refractory; surgery (resection/reconstruction) if refractory/complex; stent in malignant; follow-up to prevent recurrence/aspiration.

Common Symptoms

Progressive dysphagia; food impaction; by reflux/caustic/radiation/post-surgical

Causes and Pathogenesis

Scarring/fibrosis from inflammation causes luminal narrowing.

Treatment

Endoscopic dilation; treat cause; surgery/stent if refractory

Preventive Measures

Treat GERD; avoid caustic ingestion; careful radiation/surgery.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Gastroenterology/Thoracic-surgery/ENT department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.