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Esophageal Stricture Definition
Common names:
  • Esophageal Narrowing
  • Esophageal Obstruction
  • Esophageal Ring
  • Esophageal Stricture
  • Narrowed Esophagus
  • Schatzki's Ring
  • Stricture in the Esophagus
A person with an esophageal stricture has abnormal narrowing of a section of the esophagus. The narrowing restricts the flow of food through the esophagus. Images

Symptoms include difficulty swallowing, vomiting and chest discomfort during swallowing. Esophageal stricture is most common in those who have reflux esophagitis.

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Last Updated: Sep 15, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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