Strictures in throat

2019-11-04 09:11:56
My mother is having prolonged issue of swallowing food . We recently did Gastrograffinn swallow test and the report shows evidence of small segment narrowing involving cervical oesophagus ? Benign. We are concerned and we would like to know what should be the next step and which specialist we should consult for her issue. I understand we must do an endoscopy and biopsy to confirm the tumour is benign . Consulting a gastroenterologist is the right direction ?
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Upper GI endoscopy can be diagnostic and also therapeutic. Most of the it is a web or a structure which can be dilated after a biopsy.

Answered2019-11-04 10:16:45

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You can visit me personally by booking an appointment through practo, will help her out

Answered2019-11-04 16:58:30

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Yes endoscopy is must and should be as early as possible. And Consult a surgical Gastroenterologist preferably.

Answered2019-11-04 10:41:09

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