Suggest Treatment For Food Stuck In The Throat

Posted on Wed, 1 Feb 2017

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Question : My husband is 57 and is having trouble swallowing? Food gets stuck in his throat.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
There is obviously a stricture or stenosis of esophagus and if this is benign then repeated endoscopic dilatation are required or self expanding stent can be placed in some specialized centres. Also, in refractory cases, additional surgeries may be necessary. Wish you good health. Regards

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