Digestive Problems
Diseases: Esophagus: Peptic Strictures
Damage to the lining of the esophagus over time may cause a narrowing of the esophagus called a peptic stricture. Patients with a stricture will notice difficulty swallowing, with food "sticking." A stricture may be diagnosed by asking a patient to swallow some dye and taking an x-ray or by upper endoscopy. If a stricture is present, treating the reflux with medications may not be enough, and stretching the narrowed area (dilatation) may be needed.
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11/27/2007
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