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Stricture. In some cases of esophageal erosion, inflammation may lead to swelling of the tissues lining the esophageal tube. This swelling can cause narrowing of the passageway, making it difficult to swallow foods and even saliva. The erosion of the esophagus may occur at any point along the tube.
An esophageal stricture develops when the esophagus becomes abnormally narrow. Benign strictures often develop due to overgrowth of fibrous tissue and collagen deposits, a reaction to ulcers or chronic inflammation of the esophagus. Strictures may also develop after radiation treatment for cancer or surgery to treat esophageal cancer or Barrettâs esophagus. Strictures can be simple â symmetric with a diameter of more than 12mm or complex â asymmetric with a diameter less than 12mm. What are the Symptoms of Esophageal Strictures? Common signs and symptoms of esophageal strictures include: