Esophageal stricture - benign
Symptoms
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Difficulty swallowing
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Pain with swallowing
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Unintentional weight loss
- Regurgitation of food
Signs and tests
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Barium swallow
shows narrowing of the esophagus.
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Endoscopy
shows narrowing of the esophagus.
Review Date: 07/28/2006
Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology,
Frankford-TorresdaleHospital, Jefferson Health System,
Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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