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Esophageal Stricture & Web
Esophageal stricture
Esophageal stricture are narrowing of esophageal lumen resulting in dysphagia
Causes of esophageal stricture are
- Ingestion of acid or alkali
- Post surgery
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Drug induced
- Tuberculosis
- Esophageal cancer
- Dysphagia and weight loss
Symptoms
- Dysphagia for solids is the predominant symptom
Diagnosis
- Diagnosis is established by endoscopy and biopsy
Treatment
- Treatment is endoscopic dilatation, surgery and medical therapy depending upon the underlying cause.
Esophageal webs
Esophageal webs are membranes in the esophageal lumen, and are mostly seen in upper esophagus
Symptoms
- Webs may be asymptomatic or may lead to dysphagia
- Treatment is endoscopic dilatation
