Stricture

A stricture is a pathological narrowing of the lumen of a hollow organ that occurs as a result of injury or other disease, as well as caused by the natural age of the patient. This disease often manifests itself at the level of the esophagus (esophageal stricture), trachea (tracheal stricture) and other organs. Typically, this disease occurs with functional disorders such as atony and muscle expansion. Sometimes strictures occur due to scar changes after previous operations on these organs. However, more often the cause of strictures is malignant tumors, especially cancer of the tracheoesophageal fistula. The most common symptoms are problems with swallowing and the passage of food through the esophagus. Without treatment and timely consultation with a doctor, the disease can lead to serious complications and even death. Treatment for stricture depends on its cause and stage of the disease. If the disease is not advanced, then conservative methods can be used, such as drug therapy, physiotherapy and diet. In case of serious complications, surgical treatment may be required. One of the main methods of surgical treatment of stricture is dissection of the narrowed area of ​​the organ. Also, sometimes an organ transplant or the creation of a stoma is required to restore patency. When treating a stricture, it is necessary to take into account many factors, including the patient’s age, the presence of concomitant diseases, etc. The type and stage of the disease, the timeliness of diagnosis and treatment, as well as the preventive measures taken often influence the prognosis of treatment. Prevention of this disease should include regular medical examinations and diet, cessation of smoking and alcohol abuse, and timely consultation with a doctor if symptoms of the disease appear.