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'''For patient information, click [[Esophageal stricture (patient information)|here]]'''
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==[[Esophageal stricture overview|Overview]]==


==Overview==
==[[Esophageal stricture historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]==


Benign '''esophageal stricture''' is a narrowing of the [[esophagus]] that causes swallowing difficulties.  It can be caused by or associated with [[gastroesophageal reflux disease]], [[esophagitis]] (inflammation of the esophagus), dysfunctional lower esophageal sphincter, disordered motility, or a hiatal hernia.
==[[Esophageal stricture classification|Classification]]==


It can be diagnosed with an X-Ray while the patient swallows barium (called a barium study of the esophagus), or by an endoscopy (in which a scope is passed into the esophagus).
==[[Esophageal stricture pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]==


[[Gastroesophageal reflux disease]] (GERD) affects approximately 40% of adults. Strictures occur in 7 to 23% of patients with GERD who are untreated.[http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic744.htm]
==[[Esophageal stricture causes|Causes]]==


If it is caused by esophagitis, then it is treated by treating the infection (typically with antibiotics). It can also be treated with a special balloon that inflates in the esophagus (called "Dilation of the stricture"), or with other medications.  For example, an H2 blocker medicine (e.g., [[ranitidine]]) or a proton-pump inhibitor (e.g., [[omeprazole]]) can treat underlying acid reflux disease.
==[[Esophageal stricture differential diagnosis|Differentiating Esophageal stricture from other Disorders]]==


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==[[Esophageal stricture epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]==
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==[[Esophageal stricture natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis]]==


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==Diagnosis==
[[Esophageal stricture diagnostic study of choice|Diagnostic Study of Choice]] | [[Esophageal stricture history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Esophageal stricture physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Esophageal stricture laboratory findings|Laboratory Findings]] | [[Esophageal stricture electrocardiogram|Electrocardiogram]] | [[Esophageal stricture chest x ray|X Rays]] | [[Esophageal stricture CT|CT]] | [[Esophageal stricture MRI|MRI]] | [[Esophageal stricture echocardiography or ultrasound|Echocardiography or Ultrasound]] | [[Esophageal stricture other imaging findings|Other Imaging Findings]] | [[Esophageal stricture other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]]


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==Treatment==
[[Esophageal stricture medical therapy|Medical Therapy]] | [[Esophageal stricture surgery|Surgical]] | [[Esophageal stricture primary prevention|Primary Prevention]]  | [[Esophageal stricture secondary prevention|Secondary Prevention]] | [[Esophageal stricture cost-effectiveness of therapy|Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy]] | [[Esophageal stricture future or investigational therapies|Future or Investigational Therapies]]
 
==Case Studies==
[[Esophageal stricture case study one|Case #1]]


==Related Chapters==
==Related Chapters==
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* [[Esophageal cancer]]
* [[Esophageal cancer]]
* [[Esophagitis]]
* [[Esophagitis]]
 
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* [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000207.htm  MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Esophageal Stricture]
* [http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic744.htm eMedicine page]
* [http://www.ecureme.com/emyhealth/data/Esophageal_Stricture.asp eCureMe page]
 
 


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Latest revision as of 21:40, 29 July 2020

Esophageal stricture
Endoscopic image of a benign peptic stricture
ICD-9 530.3
DiseasesDB 31502
MedlinePlus 000207

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