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esophageal stenosis |
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esophageal stenosis (isof´  jē´l stnō´sis), n a narrowing or restriction of the lumen of the esophagus that slows or impedes the passage of fluid and foods from the oral cavity to the stomach. |
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Complete esophageal stenosis secondary to peptic stricture in the upper esophagus is rare. 7) Complications of GERD include bleeding, esophageal stenosis, Barrett esophagus, and esophageal adenocarcinoma. 12) Complications may include esophageal stenosis, obstruction, fistula formation, perforation and, rarely, the development of adenocarcinoma. |
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