Abstract
Benign esophageal and foregut strictures are a significant cause of morbidity. The etiologies for benign esophageal strictures range from inflammatory to iatrogenic; dysphagia is the most common presentation. Most underlying causes for esophageal strictures are intrinsic (luminal) although some are extrinsic, related to intramural or mediastinal disease. Gastric and duodenal strictures also have varying etiologies, although the most common presentation is nausea and vomiting due to gastric outlet or small bowel obstruction. Radiologic and endoscopic evaluations are the appropriate investigations that help define the extent and configuration of these strictures. Endoscopic management has emerged as the mainstay of treatment, although in some refractory cases, surgical intervention may be required for definitive treatment. In this chapter, we will review the etiology and the endoscopic approach to the evaluation and management of benign esophageal and foregut strictures.
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Kaul, V., Kothari, S.T. (2017). Benign Strictures of the Esophagus, Stomach and Duodenum: Evaluation and Management. In: Adler, D. (eds) Upper Endoscopy for GI Fellows. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-49041-0_6
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