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An abnormal narrowing of a body opening. It is also called a stenosis. Most commonly these are seen in the esophagus, the pyloric channel and anal canal.
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| stricture |
a narrowed area caused by inflammation or scar tissue.
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| strictureplasty |
a surgical procedure to widen narrowed areas of intestine.
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| stricture |
scarring as a result of a procedure or an injury that constricts the flow of a fluid; eg, a urethral stricture restricts the flow of urine
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| stricture |
An abnormal narrowing of a tubular organ or body part. Strictures can occur as a result of injury, scarring, inflammation, or other disease processes. Examples of strictures are strictures of arteries, strictures of the esophagus, strictures of the airway passages, or strictures of the intestines. Depending on the location and the cause of the stricture, surgery may be performed.
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