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2. Esophageal food bolus obstruction - Wikipedia

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   An esophageal food bolus obstruction is a medical emergency caused by the obstruction of the esophagus by an ingested foreign body.. It is usually associated with diseases that may narrow the lumen of the esophagus, such as eosinophilic esophagitis, Schatzki rings, peptic strictures, webs, or cancers of the esophagus; rarely it can be seen in disorders of the movement of the esophagus, such as ...

3. Esophageal dysphagia - Wikipedia

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   Esophageal cancer also presents with progressive mechanical dysphagia. Patients usually come with rapidly progressive dysphagia first with solids then with liquids, weight loss (> 10 kg), and anorexia (loss of appetite). Esophageal cancer usually affects the elderly. Esophageal cancers can be either squamous cell carcinoma or adenocarcinoma.

4. Esophageal stent - Wikipedia

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   Pros of Esophageal Stent. There are several potential benefits of an esophageal stent procedure: Symptoms relief: stents can help by alleviating symptoms e.g. swallowing, chest pain, and weight loss caused by a narrowed or blocked esophagus. Fast Results: Normally performed in a day and quick recovery.

5. Esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction - Wikipedia

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   Simple observation may be considered, [5] especially if symptoms are minimal or absent. If symptoms are severe or persistent, peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) may be offered. [2] Pneumatic dilation may be used for persistent symptoms in the absence of identified causes of mechanical obstruction. [2]

6. Dysphagia - Wikipedia

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   Esophageal dysphagia: Lumen Impacted foreign body; Wall: Esophageal atresia; Benign strictures, due to reflux esophagitis, swallowed corrosives, tuberculosis, and radiotherapy, scleroderma/systemic sclerosis; Spasms, due to achalasia, Paterson-Kelly syndrome, esophageal webs, and esophageal rings; Neoplasms, such as esophageal cancer ...

7. Foreign body aspiration - Wikipedia

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   Signs and symptoms of foreign body aspiration vary based on the site of obstruction, the size of the foreign body, and the severity of obstruction. [ 2 ] 20% of foreign bodies become lodged in the upper airway, while 80% become lodged in a bronchus . [ 6 ]

8. Esophageal motility disorder - Wikipedia

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   Nutcracker esophagus is characterized by high-amplitude peristaltic contractions that are frequently prolonged and cause dysphagia and chest pain. [ 6 ] HLES (hypertensive lower esophageal sphincter) is a rare manometric abnormality seen among individuals with dysphagia, chest pain, gastroesophageal reflux , and hiatal hernia .

9. Esophageal stricture - Wikipedia

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   A benign esophageal stricture, or peptic stricture, [1] is a narrowing or tightening of the esophagus that causes swallowing difficulties. Signs and symptoms [ edit ]