Esophageal Stricture Flashcards
1
Q
Esophageal stricture occurs due to what?
A
GERD
2
Q
What percentage of esophageal strictures are unrelated to GERD?
A
25%
3
Q
Eosinophilic esophagitis is more commonly recognized cause of esophageal stricture in what population?
A
Young men
4
Q
What is the cardinal feature of esophageal stricture?
A
Dysphagia
5
Q
How do you treat mild and severe sx of esophageal stricture?
A
Mild: treat for GERD
Severe: MEDEVAC for potential surgery
Refer to GI