title: Reflux strictures of the esophagus.
abstract: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most common cause of esophageal strictures, accounting for approximately 70% of all cases. Reflux strictures of the esophagus are serious complications of GERD and are associated with a high relapse rate. Goals of long-term management include the relief of dysphagia, prevention of stricture recurrence, and avoidance of complications with safe, cost-effective therapy. Despite recent advances in knowledge about GERD, reflux stricture still remains a relatively common and challenging clinical problem.
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
authors.forename: W H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Kuo
authors.forename: A N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Kalloo
mesh_terms: D004106:Dilatation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D013256:Steroids / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D013256:Steroids