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Oesophageal stricture (endoscopic)

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The key aim of the endoscopic treatment of oesophageal strictures is the relief of dysphagia. Therefore, to ascertain the success of a procedure, the degree of dysphagia must be carefully assessed before and after. The treatment for benign lesions may simply entail dilatation; for malignant lesions, endoscopic options include thermal tumour ablation and the insertion of prosthetic devices.

Before a therapeutic step is considered, the oesophageal stricture should be evaluated by:

  • history and examination
  • contrast radiology:
    • 'solid bolus' study, e.g. barium pill
    • motility in supine and erect positions
    • occasionally, with cine fluoroscopy
  • prior diagnostic endoscopy with brushings and/or biopsies
  • oesophageal manometry: in the case of muscular strictures, e.g. achalasia
  • 24-hour ambulatory intra-oesophageal monitoring: if suspected peptic stricture due to reflux

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