One-third of patients with benign esophageal stricture (BES) were able to achieve a normal diet with bougie dilation alone, according to a study published in the Scandinavian Journal of ...
Benign esophageal stricture is a noncancerous narrowing of the esophagus, often resulting from acid reflux that damages the esophageal lining over time. Symptoms include difficulty swallowing and ...
A benign esophageal stricture is a narrowing of the esophagus, or food pipe, which is the tube that runs from the throat to the stomach. Benign means that it is noncancerous. Taking medications to ...