Caustic Esophageal Stricture
Caustic Esophageal Stricture is a potential complication following ingestion of corrosive substances. Chemical injury to the esophageal lining may cause severe inflammation, followed by fibrosis and scar formation, resulting in narrowing of the esophageal lumen and impaired passage of food and liquids into the stomach.
Patients may experience difficulty or pain during swallowing, food sticking, regurgitation or vomiting, and weight loss in more advanced cases. Careful assessment is required to determine the location, length, and severity of the stricture and to select the most appropriate treatment.
Management may include endoscopic esophageal dilatation in suitable cases. Complex or severe strictures that do not respond adequately to less invasive treatments may require specialized surgical reconstruction to restore gastrointestinal continuity and improve swallowing and nutritional function.
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