Esophageal stricture overview

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahda Alihashemi M.D. [2] [3] [4]

Overview

Historical Perspective

First intervention for esophaegal stricture was done in the 17 century by whalebone. The first bougienage was performed in 1801. In 1868, esophagoscope was developed for the first time. In 1877, first surgical resection for esophaegal carcinoma was performed by Vincenz Czerny. First stent was introduced in 1990.

Classification

There is no established system for the classification of esophageal stricture, but it may be classified into benign and malignant according to causes.

Pathophysiology

It is thought that esophageal stricture is the result of lower pressure of esophageal sphincter in gastroesophageal reflux disease, esophageal motor disorder, inflammation and fibrosis in neoplasia. The most characteristic finding in gross pathology is thickening of the lower esophageal wall in gastroesophageal reflux disease, pale mucosa in lymphocytic esophagitis and hemorrhagic congestion in caustic ingestion.

Microscopic histopathological characteristic findings of esophageal stricture is inntraepithelial lymphocytes and basal cell hyperplasia in gastroesophageal reflux diseaseinfiltration T lymphocytes in squamous mucosa in lymphocytic esophagitis and eosinophilic necrosis in caustic ingestion

Causes

Common causes of esophageal stricture include gastroesophageal reflux disease and caustic ingestions.

Differentiating esophageal stricture from Other Diseases

Esophageal stricture must be differentiated from plummer-vinson syndrome, achalasia , diffuse esophageal spasmsystemic sclerosiszenker's diverticulumesophageal carcinomastroke, motor disorders, GERD, esophageal web.

Epidemiology and Demographics

Most of esophageal strictures are related to gastroesophageal reflux disease. Overall incidence of esophageal stricture is approximately 11 per 100,000 individuals and the prevalence of esophagealstricture is approximately 70-120 per 100,000 individuals in united states. The incidence of esophageal stricture increases with age. There is no racial predilection to esophageal stricture. The risk of esophageal stricture is higher in men under 60 yr but there is similar incidence in men and women after age 60.

Risk Factors

The most potent risk factor in the development of esophageal stricture is frequent acid reflux. Other risk factors include hiatal herniaobesitysmokingesophageal dysmotility, increased gastric acidity, and heavy alcohol use.

Screening

There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for esophageal stricture.

Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

If left untreated, patients with esophageal stricture may progress to develop pulmonary aspirationweight loss, and dehydration. Common complications of esophageal stricture include perforationbleedingpneumoniabacteremiaPrognosis is generally good but recurrence of symptoms after dilation are prevalent and usually recurrent dilation is necessary.


Diagnosis

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Esophageal stricture is diagnosed based on history of dysphagia and diagnostic studies such as barium esophagographyesophagogastroduodenoscopyendoscopic ultrasoundmanometry.

History and Symptoms

The hallmark of esophageal stricture is dysphagia . A positive history of heartburn is suggestive of esophageal stricture. The most common symptoms of esophageal stricture include dysphagiaodynophagia, and heartburn. Less common symptoms of esophageal stricture include chronic cough and wheezing.

Physical Examination

Patients with esophageal cancer can usually appear normal. Cachexia and pallor are notable in patients with esophageal stricture due to malignant causes.

Laboratory Findings

Laboratory findings are usually normal among patients with esophageal stricture although anemia may be seen with malignant causes of esophageal stricture. Other possible laboratory test are high serum gastrin level in zollinger ellison syndrome and peripheral eosinophilia in eosinophilic esophagitis as causes of esophageal stricture.

Electrocardiogram

There are no ECG findings associated with esophageal stricture.

X-ray

chest x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of tumors as a cause of esophageal stricture.

CT scan

Chest CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of malignant causes of esophageal stricture.

MRI

In general MRI has not been routinely recommended for esophageal stricture.

Echocardiography or Ultrasound

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Treatment

Medical Therapy

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