Esophageal stricture - benign

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Digestive system organs

Schatzki ring - X-ray

Benign esophageal stricture is a narrowing of the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach) that causes swallowing difficulties.

Benign means that it is not caused by cancer. See also: Cancer of esophagus

Esophageal stricture can be caused by:

• Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD)
• Injuries caused by an endoscope
• Long-term use of a nasogastric (NG) tube (tube through the nose into the stomach)
• Swallowing substances that harm the lining of the esophagus, such as household cleaners, lye, disc batteries, or battery acid
• Treatment of esophageal varices

Review Date: 12/13/2010
Reviewed By: George F. Longstreth, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, San Diego, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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