title: Diagnosis and treatment of esophageal strictures.
abstract: Difficulty swallowing due to narrowing of the esophagus has many causes, both benign and malignant. This article examines the causes of esophageal stricture as well as its diagnosis and treatment. Radiographic examination, and in particular fluoroscopy, is key to a positive outcome for patients with this condition.
authors: Diagnostic Imaging Department, United Hospital Center, Clarksburg, WVa., USA.
authors: L A
authors: LA
authors: Monda
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media; D004106:Dilatation / Q000379:methods; D004724:Endoscopy; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D015607:Stents
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media