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Esophageal stricture (benign)

Alternative names:

benign stricture of the esophagus

Definition:

A narrowing of the esophagus, causing swallowing difficulties

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

Causes include reflux esophagitis (which causes constant irritation from gastric secretions), prolonged use of a nasogastric tube, ingestion of corrosive substances, viral or bacterial infections, treatment of esophageal varices, and injuries caused by endoscopes. Risk factors are related to the causes. The incidence is 2 out of 1000 people.


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