President Obama denies North Korea can make a nuclear strike against the U.S. or its allies, claiming they cannot make a nuclear weapon miniaturized (small and lightweight enough) for missile delivery. The miniaturization myth never made sense technically and is contradicted by the defense community.
Causes of Esophageal Strictures. Esophagitis is the inflammation of the lining of the esophagus which often leads to swelling. Some of the common causes include chronic acid reflux (GERD / gastroesophageal reflux disease), infections or autoimmune causes (eosinophilic esophagitis).
a diverticulum that pushes outwards causing pressure on surrounding organs and tissues. esophageal segmental aplasia. causes esophageal obstruction in neonates. esophageal stenosis, esophageal stricture. causes esophageal obstruction; may be partial, permitting passage of liquids. esophageal tube. see nasogastric tube.