The late complications primarily were related to esophageal strictures, of which there were 8 cases. Seven of these patients required from 1 to 5 dilatations at increasing intervals so that none ...

The potential complications of acute esophageal necrosis include esophageal stricture or stenosis, perforation, and death. [2] We present a case of acute esophageal necrosis in a young woman with ...

or the effect of a natural healing process in a narrow esophagus. Johansson et al. conclude that prophylactic use of PPIs reduces the formation of benign anastomotic strictures, as does the use of ...

Your ureters are the tubes that carry urine from your kidneys to your bladder. Many conditions, including kidney stones, cancer, and ureteral strictures can cause an obstruction. Ureteral strictures ...

Urethral strictures refer to the narrowing of the urethra, which is the tube that carries urine out of the body. This condition is typically caused by scarring, which can block or narrow the urethra, ...

GERD is short for gastroesophageal reflux disease. It is a chronic disease where the contents of the stomach, particularly acid, reflux into the esophagus. The acid, through various mechanisms, ...

Esophageal abnormalities which delay esophageal emptying (eg, stricture, achalasia). Inability to stand or sit upright for at least 30 mins. Aspiration risk (oral solution). Hypocalcemia.