Esophageal stricture | |
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Other names | Peptic stricture |
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Endoscopic image of a benign peptic stricture | |
Specialty | Gastroenterology General surgery |
A benign esophageal stricture, or peptic stricture,[1] is a narrowing or tightening of the esophagus that causes swallowing difficulties.
Chronic GERD is the most common etiology of benign esophageal strictures, referred to as peptic strictures.
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