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esophageal stricture

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esophageal stricture
GI disease A narrowing of the esophageal lumen which may result from prior exposure to caustic agents–eg, bleach. See Caustic burn.


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Transnasal esophagoscopy identified a distal esophageal stricture with a large mixed sliding and paraesophageal hiatal hernia (figure).
Esophageal strictures can be detected by endoscopy in most cases, but certain strictures (e.
For example, people may not realize that stomach acid has damaged their esophagus, which can lead to bleeding, esophageal ulcers, esophageal strictures, and even to tissue changes that can precede esophageal cancer.
 
 
 
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