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==Description==

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An oesophageal stricture is an abnormal circumferential narrowing of the lumen secondary to severe oesophagitis. A deep wall injury results followed by healing by fibrosis. The most important causes are:

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An oesophageal stricture is an abnormal circumferential narrowing of the lumen secondary to severe [[Oesophagitis - WikiClinical|oesophagitis]]. A deep wall injury results followed by healing by fibrosis. The most important causes are:

*Chemical injury from swallowed substances

*Gastro-oesophageal reflux

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