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).
Pathophysiology of Esophageal Stricture. Causes of peptic esophageal strictures are: Gastroesophageal reflux-provoked esophagitis, originating in the 3-4 cm long squamo-columnar junction. The most common cause of damage to the esophagus is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as acid reflux.